Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze
Enjoy the warm and inviting flavors of baked pumpkin donuts topped with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (plus extra for glaze)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp maple syrup Adjust to reach drizzling consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry, being careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each cavity three-quarters full.
Baking
- Bake the donuts for 15-18 minutes until they spring back when lightly touched.
Cooling & Glazing
- Let the donuts cool slightly before glazing them.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with maple syrup until a drizzling consistency is reached.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm donuts.
Notes
For low-sugar or dairy-free alternatives, consider using sugar alternatives, almond milk, or gluten-free flour.