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Cozy Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Easy Maple Glaze

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These baked pumpkin donuts are soft, cake-like, and topped with a thick maple glaze. They’re a healthier fall treat that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (210g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (245g) pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk (any kind)
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 6-cavity donut pan well with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined (a few streaks of flour are okay).
  5. Transfer batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag. Snip off the corner and pipe batter into donut cavities, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until donuts spring back when touched and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons milk. Add more milk a teaspoon at a time until thick but pourable. Stir in vanilla if using.
  9. Dip tops of cooled donuts into glaze, letting excess drip off. Place back on wire rack to set for at least 15 minutes.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough donuts. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Grease the pan generously to prevent sticking. Let glaze set for at least 15 minutes before serving. For a dairy-free version, use melted coconut oil instead of butter and almond milk in the glaze.

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Keywords: pumpkin donuts, baked donuts, maple glaze, fall recipe, easy donuts

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