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Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Sugar Glaze
Top Delicious Recipe Team

Delicious Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Sugar Glaze

Enjoy these Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Sugar Glaze, a delightful seasonal treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 15 donuts
Course: Desserts & Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for browning
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • doughnut pans
  • hand mixer
  • small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • large zipper bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two standard doughnut pans with floured cooking spray; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, sugars, butter, oil, and eggs. Use a hand mixer to beat until well combined.
  3. In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and salt. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
  4. Fill the wells of the doughnut pans about 3/4 full, using about 1/4 cup of batter in each well. If desired, transfer the batter to a large zipper bag, cut one of the corners off, and pipe the donuts for less mess. Gently tap pans against the counter to smooth out the batter.
  5. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of one comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool in pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  6. While the donuts are cooling, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  7. Pour browned butter into a small bowl. Whisk in powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla until completely smooth, returning to heat to further melt sugar if necessary.
  8. Dip donut tops in glaze and return to cooling rack to dry.
  9. Store leftover donuts covered at room temperature for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSodium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22g

Notes

Feel free to experiment by swapping pumpkin puree for applesauce or adding chocolate chips for a delightful twist.

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