These maple glazed pumpkin donuts are a delightful fall treat that perfectly combines the flavors of pumpkin and maple syrup. Ideal for breakfast sweets or an afternoon snack, these donuts are moist, flavorful, and easy to make.

With a simple batter that incorporates pumpkin puree and warm spices, these donuts are baked to perfection and topped with a sweet maple glaze, making them a seasonal favorite.

Delicious Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze

This recipe yields soft and fluffy donuts that are infused with pumpkin flavor and covered in a rich maple glaze. The preparation time is about 15 minutes, and the baking time is around 10-12 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying option for any pumpkin lover.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1-2 tablespoons milk (as needed for glaze consistency)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fill the Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and enough milk to achieve a smooth glaze consistency.
9. Glaze the Donuts: Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the maple glaze, allowing any excess to drip off. Let the glaze set before serving.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 27 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 donuts
• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 6g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 30g