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    Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

    November 10, 2022 | Updated July 30, 2023 by Ryan 6 Comments

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    These baked pumpkin donuts with chocolate glaze are the perfect fall donuts with pumpkin pie spice and dipped in rich chocolate. Even better, since they are baked you don't have to worry about letting them rise or frying them.

    baked pumpkin donuts with chocolate glaze on plate with pumpkins in the background

    I'm all about donuts for breakfast - from chocolate frosted donuts to banana donuts to churro donuts to Berliner donuts to funfetti donuts to lemon donuts.

    And while Starbucks is famous for starting the Pumpkin Spiced Latte trend, there are so many other uses for pumpkin. Oh and it doesn't need to be during just the fall.

    Why This Recipe Works

    Simple - you just mix together some ingredients together in a bowl and bake in a pan.
    Quick to prepare - you can have these donuts prepared in 30 minutes.
    Flavorful - if you are a fan of pumpkin, you'll love these.

    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Ingredient Swaps
    • Step-by-Step Photos
    • FAQs
    • Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
    • Equipment
    • Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
    • Other Donut Recipes
    • Baked Pumpkin Donuts
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    Ingredient Notes

    • All-purpose flour - the base for these donuts. They have not been tested with other types of flour so any changes might affect the outcome.
    • Baking powder - important in giving that rise you see in donuts. Doesn't need to react with acid to create a rise.
    • Pumpkin - the star of the show adds natural sweetness and moistness. Use canned pumpkin.
    • Cocoa powder - combined with the sweetness from the sugar, you get just the right amount of chocolate flavor in the glaze.

    Ingredient Swaps

    Like any recipe you can mix up the ingredients. Some variations include:

    • While I like all-purpose flour as it is the most common, but cake flour works well too and creates even a lighter pancake. You can also go with oat flour if you want to be gluten-free.
    • I like to use light brown sugar with these pumpkin donuts, but granulated or dark brown sugar can be used.
    • If you want a vegan donut you can replace the egg. Stir 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal or chia seeds in 2 ½ tablespoon water and let sit for 5 minutes before using. 
    • I use whole milk, but you can use a dairy free milk like coconut milk or almond milk. You can also use buttermilk as well.
    • If you are continuing down the vegan donut route, replace the butter with any neutral oil.

    Step-by-Step Photos

    Please note full ingredient list and instructions can be found in recipe card below.

    process shots of mixing dry ingredients in bowl while also mixing wet ingredients in bowl

    Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl and the wet ingredients in another bowl.

    process shots of mixing wet ingredients in dry ingredients together in bowl and placing batter in donut pan and baking

    Mix in the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Spoon the batter in a 6-count donut pan with non-stick spray. You want it to be just below the top of each mold. Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes or until done.

    process shots of making chocolate glaze and dipping donuts in it

    Make the glaze by mixing all of the ingredients in a bowl. Once donuts are cool, dip in the chocolate glaze.

    FAQs

    Is It Doughnuts or Donuts?

    So I guess the real way to spell it is doughnuts but Dunkin' Donuts popularized the spelling of donuts back in the 1950's. For me, I go with donut.

    Are Baked Donuts Healthy?

    I wouldn't go as far as to say they are healthy, but they are healthier than fried donuts. Like anything, eat in moderation. You won't regret eating these baked pumpkin donuts!

    How Do I Know the Donuts are Done?

    Just like with any cake type batter that you make, you'll know the donuts are done when a toothpick comes out clean.

    How Long Do Baked Donuts Last?

    Leftover donuts will store well in at room temperature for 1-2 days in an air-tight container.

    Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

    Most grocery stores carry pumpkin pie spice these days, but you can always make your own. Check out Taste of Home’s recipe.

    In a small bowl, whisk together 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cloves and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.

    Equipment

    The equipment you use is important to how these baked pumpkin donuts turn out. What is needed is the following:

    • Donut pan - since you are baking these donuts, you need a good pan.
    • Large bowl - used to whisk together the ingredients.
    • Rubber spatula - something is needed to mix together the ingredients. You can also use a spoon.

    Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

    • Even though they say non-stick, spray your donut pans with non-stick cooking spray to make sure the donuts come out.
    • When measuring the flour, lightly spoon it into a measuring cup and then level it off with the back of a knife to get the right amount.
    • You can spoon the batter into the donut pans, but the easiest way to get the batter in the pan is by using a pastry bag or Ziploc bag with the corner cut off.
    • Let the pumpkin donuts cool completely before you dip them in the glaze.
    • Leftovers will store well in at room temperature for 1-2 days in an air-tight container.

    Other Donut Recipes

    • donut dipped in apple cider caramel on plate
      Baked Apple Cider Donuts
    • 3 stacked donuts made with Oreos on white board
      Oreo Donuts
    • stacked almond butter donuts with mocha almond streusel
      Almond Butter Donuts with Mocha Almond Streusel
    • three eggnog donuts stacked on dish towel
      Eggnog Donuts

    If you’ve tried this baked pumpkin donuts recipe or any other recipe on Chisel & Fork, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube to see more tasty meals and anything else I'm up to.

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    5 from 6 votes

    Baked Pumpkin Donuts

    These baked pumpkin donuts with chocolate glaze are the perfect fall donuts with pumpkin pie spice and dipped in rich chocolate.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6 donuts
    Calories: 279kcal
    Author: Ryan Beck

    Ingredients

    Donuts

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
    • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Chocolate Glaze

    • 7 tablespoon powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    Donuts

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 6-count donut pan with non-stick spray.
    • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt. In a separate large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, milk, butter, egg and vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix together until just combined.
    • Spoon the batter into the donut molds, filling to just below the top of each mold. (about ⅛" from the top) Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a donut comes out completely clean. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Slide a thin spatula around edges of the donuts to loosen the them. Place on cooling rack and let completely cool.
    • Once donuts are cool, dip in to the chocolate glaze and let excess cool off.

    Chocolate Glaze

    • For the glaze, whisk the sugar and cocoa powder in a shallow bowl. Slowly stir in milk and vanilla extract to make smooth, pourable glaze.

    Notes

    • Even though they say non-stick, spray your donut pans with non-stick cooking spray to make sure the donuts come out.
    • When measuring the flour, lightly spoon it into a measuring cup and then level it off with the back of a knife to get the right amount.
    • You can spoon the batter into the donut pans, but the easiest way to get the batter in the pan is by using a pastry bag or Ziploc bag with the corner cut off.
    • Just like with any cake type batter that you make, you'll know the donuts are done when a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Let the donuts cool completely before you dip them in the glaze.
    • Leftovers will store well in at room temperature for 1-2 days in an air-tight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1donut | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 2150IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    1. Chris says

      September 15, 2018 at 8:18 am

      5 stars
      Wow these looks k delicious!

      Reply
    2. La Shell Reid says

      September 17, 2018 at 8:47 pm

      These look absolutely delicious! I have a weakness for donuts. Yum!

      Reply
    3. LaRena Fry says

      September 17, 2018 at 10:31 pm

      This sounds amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    4. silvia cosma says

      September 25, 2018 at 2:20 am

      I didn't know pumpkin doughnuts were even a thing! Totally making these to enjoy with my morning latte <3

      Reply
    5. Jen says

      November 05, 2021 at 10:38 am

      How would you do this without a donut pan?They should make donut cup that you could set on a cookie sheet!

      Reply
      • Ryan says

        November 05, 2021 at 7:29 pm

        That would be amazing. You could try a muffin tin and use some parchment paper or tin foil to create the hold in the center. I personally haven't tried it bu thave seen it done.

        Reply

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