Pumpkin Spice Donuts

 

Summer is over and pumpkin spice is in full swing! These pumpkin spice donuts will have you in the mood for cozy sweaters and haunted hay rides, even if it's still 70 degrees outside. This homemade recipe is a healthier alternative to the traditional donut since it is baked instead of deep fried in oil. 

This easy recipe results in a moist, soft donut stuffed with fall spices. The flavor is light and the pumpkin spice is spot on, perfect for the upcoming season. A fresh donut is perfect for a festive dessert or a light and sweet afternoon snack.

HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN SPICE DONUTS

You Will Need:

For Donut Batter:

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 3/4 cups minus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

For Sugar Coating:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease two standard size donut pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk all the donut batter ingredients except the flour until smooth.
3. Add in the flour and stir just until smooth again.
4. Using a large muffin scoop or 1/4 measuring cup, fill the wells of the prepared baking pans about 3/4 full.
5. bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool enough to handle.
6. Toss the sugar and cinnamon in a medium ziplock bag. While the donuts are still warm, gently shake them in the sugar mixture to coat. Place them on a wire rack to cool or enjoy warm.

                                                  

MY REVIEW

In short, I loved this recipe. The donuts were simple to make, didn't take long in the oven, and came out great. The texture of the donut was fluffy and moist, and it makes it even better knowing it wasn't deep fried. The cinnamon sugar provided a different texture to break things up and added a little extra sweetness. Overall, the donut was not overly sweet. The pumpkin flavor was present and the spice was just right, but it didn't taste as sugary as I thought it would. I'd definitely make these again for friends and family. I'd give this recipe an 8/10. The donuts were simple to make and had a great consistency, but I would've liked it to be slightly sweeter.

Original recipe: https://www.littlesweetbaker.com/pumpkin-donuts-spice-baked/