Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Moist and fluffy, these pumpkin spice donuts are the perfect fall treat. Topped with maple glaze.

📝 Ingredients

• 94 g (3/4 cup*) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 113 g (1/2 cup) pumpkin puree
• 66 g (1/3 cup) soft brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 45 g (3 Tablespoons) whole milk
• 40 g (3 Tablespoons) vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or paste
• 15 g (1 Tablespoon) unsalted butter
• 60 g (1/4 cup) pure maple syrup
• 90 g (3/4 cup) powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons milk

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a...: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a donut pan and set it aside for now.
2. 2In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking...: In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt until combined.
3. 3In a medium bowl, add the pumpkin puree,...: In a medium bowl, add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, oil, egg, vanilla, and milk and whisk it together until well combined.
4. 4Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients...: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and use a rubber spatula to fold them until all are combined gently. Don't over-mix the batter.
5. 5Scoop the batter into the pan with a...: Scoop the batter into the pan with a small spoon or fill a piping bag with a large nozzle or a Ziplock bag with a corner cut off and pipe the batter into the cavities. Fill the cavities about ¾ of the way.
6. 6Bake the donuts for around 10 minutes or...: Bake the donuts for around 10 minutes or until puffed and golden brown and the donut bounces back when lightly pressed.
7. 7Let the donuts cool in the pan for...: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes before removing them and placing them on a cooling rack to cool to room temperature.
8. 8If you use the same pan for the...: If you use the same pan for the remaining batter, wash off any remnants on the pan first, re-grease it, and bake the remaining donut batter.
9. 9While the donuts are cooling, make the glaze.
10. 10Combine the butter and maple syrup in a...: Combine the butter and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let the butter melt into the syrup, stirring occasionally. Once melted together, let it simmer for around 20 seconds. Take it off the heat and add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk. Stir until smooth.
11. 11Pour the mixture into a shallow bowl for...: Pour the mixture into a shallow bowl for easy dipping.
12. 12Dip the tops of the donuts into the...: Dip the tops of the donuts into the icing, then let them drip and set them on a wire rack. If the icing becomes too thick to dip, add a milk or warm water splash to loosen it back up.