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Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Sugar Icing Recipe

Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Sugar Icing Recipe

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Indulge in the warmth and comfort of our Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Sugar Icing Recipe. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, bringing the cozy flavors of fall to your table year-round. Made with real pumpkin puree and spiced to perfection, these baked donuts are not only healthier than their fried counterparts but also incredibly easy to make. Topped with a luscious brown sugar icing, they are sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy them at breakfast, as a snack, or as a sweet treat after dinner. With endless possibilities for toppings, these donuts can be customized to suit your taste!

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon store-bought or homemade pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or canola oil or melted coconut oil)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (227g) fresh or canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar for icing
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk for icing
  • 1 Tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter for icing
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for icing
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (175g) sifted confectioners’ sugar for icing
  • pinch of salt, to taste for icing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly spray a donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
  5. Spoon batter into the donut pan halfway full and bake for 10-11 minutes until lightly browned.
  6. Cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Prepare the icing by melting brown sugar, milk, and butter in a saucepan; add vanilla and sifted confectioners' sugar until smooth.
  8. Dip cooled donuts into the icing and add toppings if desired.

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