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Baked Pumpkin Donuts Recipe

September 4, 2018 By Shadi HasanzadeNemati 52 Comments

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These are the best pumpkin donuts you’ll ever taste! Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry.

We are super excited about fall and can’t wait to make some of our favorite pumpkin recipes such as pumpkin pie brownies , Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread and pumpkin cheesecake bars. Fall calls for everything pumpkin, right?

Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry. From UnicornsintheKitchen.com

Baked Pumpkin Donuts

There’s so much you can make with pumpkin in this season and one of them is this pumpkin donut recipe which is perfect for an afternoon with a cup of tea or coffee. Donuts baked in a donut pan are super easy to make and my family loves them!

Fall is all about pumpkins, apples and baking. Have you gone pumpkin picking yet?Speaking of pumpkins, how do you like baked pumpkin goods? I’m a big fan and I go beyond pumpkin pie. After all,  pumpkin season is short so I try to make as many pumpkin treats as possible, hopefully we’ll get to make my favorite pumpkin bread pudding and pumpkin pancakes again!

Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry. From UnicornsintheKitchen.com

Baked or fried pumpkin donuts?

Like my pumpkin banana bread, these baked pumpkin donuts are quite healthy recipe. They have a cake-y texture that fried pumpkin donuts don’t have. They’re airy and fluffy and stay that way for at least 4-5 days, though they disappear faster than that.

Why do I love these pumpkin spice donuts?

  • There is only 1/4 cup of oil in the whole recipe.
  • They’re baked which means there’s no mess with frying.
  • They’re super fluffy thanks to buttermilk. I always make buttermilk at home by mixing 1 cup milk with 2 tablespoons white vinegar and set it aside for 10 minutes. This amount equals one cup of buttermilk.

Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry. From UnicornsintheKitchen.com

How to make pumpkin donuts from scratch

Mix vegetable oil and sugar well then add the buttermilk and continue by adding the eggs one by one. Add in pumpkin puree and mix well.

Then add all the dry ingredients and mix using a whisk or a wooden spoon. Once the batter is ready, fill donut molds and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes. This is an easy donut recipe that you will want to make over and over!

The batter of these healthy baked doughnuts is quite forgiving. You can use either canned pumpkin or pumpkin puree. Don’t forget to use pumpkin pie spice but if you don’t have it, a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and all spice would work, too. Or, you can make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice. Check out this pumpkin pie spice mix by Epicurious.

Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry. From UnicornsintheKitchen.com

Notes and tips for this baked pumpkin donuts recipe:

  • Use a doughnut pan and pour the batter in a piping/pastry bag, and then fill the doughnut pan. You can also scoop the batter with a spoon and fill the pan if a pastry bag isn’t available.
  • Before filling the pan, make sure you have coated it with non stick spray every time.
  • You can dust these baked donuts with powdered sugar or top them with this delicious maple glaze.
  • Keep these donuts in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.
  • Let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  • If you have extra pumpkin puree left, make this pumpkin smoothie for breakfast, it’s quick, easy and perfect for a fall morning.

More Pumpkin Recipes:

  • Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry. From UnicornsintheKitchen.com

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Healthy Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Baked Pumpkin Donuts are so simple and can be made in less than an hour using basic ingredients that are already in your pantry.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 24 Donuts
Calories 110 kcal
Author Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Buttermilk mix 1/3 cup milk + 1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 10 minutes
  • 3/4 cup White Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 1/3 cup All Purpose Flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Coat a donut pan with non stick spray.

  2. Mix oil and sugar in a large bowl. Add in buttermilk and mix well.


  3.  Add in the eggs one by one, mix well after adding each egg. Then add the pumpkin puree. Mix well.

  4. Add in all dry ingredients and mix using a wooden spoon or a spatula until combined. Don't over mix.

  5. Fill the donut molds to two thirds and bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the donut comes out clean. let cool for 5 minutes then take the donuts out.

 

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth

    October 12, 2017 at 11:03 am


    Mmm these sound lovely! I need to get one of those lovely little doughnut pans so I can make them!

    Reply
    • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

      October 12, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      These pans are really good! They’re so easy to use!

      Reply
  2. Dahn

    October 12, 2017 at 11:27 am

    I have days that I just CRAVE a donut but abstain because of the fat and calories. These are so perfect, low fat in the batter and baked for even fewer calories. I love it.

    Reply
    • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

      October 12, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      I have those cravings sometimes so I totally get you!

      Reply
  3. Lisa

    October 12, 2017 at 11:41 am

    These are a brilliant idea! I have tried baked donoughts before and struggles, so can’t wait to try your recipe! Thanks

    Reply
    • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

      October 12, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      Hope you like this recipe!

      Reply
  4. Ali Randall

    October 12, 2017 at 11:55 am


    This recipe looks easy and something I can do. I just need to order a donut pan and get started. It’s been in my cart for a while, now I just need this recipe. Looks delicious.

    Reply
    • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

      October 12, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      Baked donuts are a favorite of ours, hope you like this recipe!

      Reply
  5. Jenn

    October 12, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    I look forward to pumpkin donuts every year. These look incredible!

    Reply
    • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

      October 12, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      Thank you so much! I love pumpkin donuts!

      Reply
  6. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

    October 18, 2017 at 7:24 am

    What a great recipe! And I love the photos!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 18, 2017 at 7:57 am

      Thank you Suzy! <3

      Reply
  7. Jenni LeBaron

    October 18, 2017 at 7:34 am


    I’m so thrilled it’s pumpkin season again. These look fantastic. I’d love to dunk them in a cuppa.

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 18, 2017 at 8:00 am

      Isn’t pumpkin season the best? 😀

      Reply
  8. Sandi

    October 18, 2017 at 8:18 am


    I love that these donuts are baked Shadi! They look delicious.

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 19, 2017 at 5:52 am

      Thank you Sandi! They’re our favorite!

      Reply
  9. Amanda

    October 18, 2017 at 8:24 am


    I just came across my doughnut pan in my drawer the other day and thought to myself that I don’t use it enough. Can’t wait to make your recipe! This looks like the perfect doughnut for fall. The texture looks fantastic and your photos are absolutely beautiful, Shadi!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 19, 2017 at 5:55 am

      Thank you so much Amanda! Hope you love them! <3

      Reply
  10. Camilla Hawkins

    October 18, 2017 at 8:38 am


    I have never made my own donuts and seeing your delicious creations makes me think I need to fix this situation!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 19, 2017 at 5:59 am

      Hope you love it!

      Reply
  11. Ben Myhre

    October 19, 2017 at 5:18 am

    I haven’t met a doughnut I didn’t like.

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 19, 2017 at 6:01 am

      Same here! 😀

      Reply
  12. Veena Azmanov

    October 19, 2017 at 12:23 pm


    My son is a huge fan of doughnuts so often I make the baked instead of deep fried version. I love trying new recipes so saving this for later. can’t wait to try it. Love the golden color.

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 23, 2017 at 8:33 am

      Baked donuts are so good! Hope you love these!

      Reply
  13. Lisa | Garlic + Zest

    October 20, 2017 at 6:56 am


    Ok, I admit it. I’ve never made doughnuts — unless beignets count — which I think they kind of do. I just don’t have a doughnut pan – so I think I’ll have to look into getting one. I love that these are baked instead of fried and the texture looks absolutely perfect for dunking in a cup of coffee. I think I might sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top for added spice and crunch – what do you think?

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 23, 2017 at 8:36 am

      I’ve never made beignets! They do count as donuts! 😀 Having a donut pan is great because you can make baked donuts all the time which have no mess! Cinnamon sugar on top sounds awesome! I will definitely do that next time!

      Reply
  14. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen

    October 20, 2017 at 7:55 am

    This is the perfect excuse to break out my donut pan! And it’s always great to have more ways to use those partial containers of buttermilk that tend to linger in the fridge. YUM!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 23, 2017 at 8:38 am

      Buttermilk makes donuts so fluffy! 😀

      Reply
  15. Lois. O

    October 20, 2017 at 9:28 am


    If I eat 10 of these in one sitting will it still count as healthy… asking for a friend. She really loves doughnuts, and these look really yummy.

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 23, 2017 at 8:39 am

      Yes my friend 😀 It will still count as healthy 😀

      Reply
  16. Denise Wright

    October 20, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    I have a doughnut pan but I’ve never made donuts! These look wonderful and I’ll have to give them a try. I love a healthy recipe like this!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 23, 2017 at 8:39 am

      Hope you like these!

      Reply
  17. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

    October 21, 2017 at 12:32 pm


    What a great looking donut recipe!! It certainly makes a great fall treat — but one you could appreciate all year long. I prefer the touch of powdered sugar rather than an icing. That way you can appreciate the flavor of the pumpkin in the donuts.

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 23, 2017 at 8:40 am

      I’m not much of an icing person myself, so powdered sugar would be good for me too 😀

      Reply
  18. Shannon

    October 21, 2017 at 8:57 pm

    These donuts looks divine! Gonna have to try them!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 23, 2017 at 8:41 am

      Hope you love them!

      Reply
  19. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto

    October 22, 2017 at 5:44 am


    I’ve never been pumpkin picking but I would LOVE to go!! These baked pumpkin donuts looks and sound absolutely divine@!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 23, 2017 at 9:16 am

      Thank you so much! Pumpkin picking is so much fun!

      Reply
  20. Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade

    October 22, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I’ll never pass up a donut, especially a baked one! These look really delicious

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 23, 2017 at 10:33 am

      Donuts are the best!

      Reply
  21. Ashima

    October 22, 2017 at 8:57 pm

    I love the fact that these are baked and not fried. And pumpkin doughnuts is perfect for the season 🙂 I usually make my buttermilk with yogurt and water, the tip of using milk and white vinegar will be helpful when I run out of yogurt!

    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 23, 2017 at 10:33 am

      I’ve never tried yogurt and butter for buttermilk, must try!

      Reply
  22. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes

    October 23, 2017 at 6:03 am


    I’m not normally a huge donut fan (I know, I’m a freak!), but I do love baked donuts! Especially like this, when there isn’t a lot of sugary topping. These sound perfect for eating with a cup of tea in the afternoon… yum!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 23, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      I’m with you! These are perfect as an afternoon snack!

      Reply
  23. Lynette

    October 23, 2017 at 10:05 am

    You had me at healthy – and doughnuts!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 23, 2017 at 5:10 pm

      Healthy donuts are the best!

      Reply
  24. Donna

    October 23, 2017 at 7:51 pm


    Baked donuts are the best!! I haven’t made some in a while though, and am totally craving them now 🙂 I foresee us trying this recipe out tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      October 24, 2017 at 7:17 am

      Hope you like these!

      Reply
  25. Meagen Brosius

    September 24, 2018 at 10:44 pm


    These are so perfect for fall! I love them for those busy mornings when I’m running around and need something to eat on the go. Yum!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      September 24, 2018 at 10:47 pm

      Thank you Meagen! These pumpkin donuts are always a favorite!

      Reply
  26. Sandra Shaffer

    September 24, 2018 at 10:53 pm


    I rarely fry foods because of the mess it can make, so I usually do without, but I never thought about baking donuts! This is awesome and such a nice treat with a cup of tea!

    Reply
    • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

      September 24, 2018 at 11:04 pm

      Thank you Sandra! Hope you like these baked donuts!

      Reply

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