Wholesome Pumpkin Spice Baked Treats

Celebrate the essence of autumn with these warmly spiced pumpkin baked donuts, enhanced with fragrant cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Each donut boasts a moist texture and delicious pumpkin purée, topped with a rich maple glaze that elevates the experience. Ideal for gatherings or peaceful mornings!
ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (canned or fresh)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any non-dairy milk) For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1-2 tbsp almond milk (to thin out)
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- 2.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- 3.
In another bowl, mix the pumpkin purée, melted coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond milk until well combined.
- 4.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 5.
Fill each donut cavity about 3/4 full with batter and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 6.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- 7.
For the glaze, combine powdered sugar, maple syrup, and almond milk until smooth. Adjust thickness with more milk as necessary.
- 8.
Dip the tops of cooled donuts into the maple glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Let the glaze set before serving.