Pumpkin Cake Donuts
Hello, fellow baking enthusiasts! Today, I am excited to share a delightful recipe for Pumpkin Cake Donuts that will become your new favorite fall treat. Not only are these donuts incredibly easy to make, but they are also packed with the comforting flavors of pumpkin spice. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat your ovens, and dive into the world of sweet, soft, and utterly delicious Pumpkin Cake Donuts!
Ingredients
Before we start, make sure you have the following ingredients ready:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350° F. Grease a donut tin with nonstick spray and set it aside. The donut cavities should have a diameter of about three ¾ inches.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk or sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Set this bowl aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the packed brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the butter is fully absorbed. Then, add the eggs and vigorously whisk until everything is well combined. Next, stir in the pumpkin puree, and your wet mixture is ready.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the large bowl of dry ingredients. Gently mix until no flour pockets remain, taking care not to over-mix the batter. Over-mixing may lead to tougher donuts, and we want these to be tender and soft.
- Fill the Donut Tin: Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut tin, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the filled donut tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a donut - it should come out with minimal crumbs attached. Once done, remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the donuts are still slightly warm, it's time to add that extra touch of magic! Combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl to create the coating. Lightly dip each donut into the melted butter and coat them with cinnamon sugar. This step will infuse the donuts with a sweet, aromatic crust that elevates their flavor to another level!