Description

Delight in these spiced pumpkin donuts, a moist and flavorful treat perfect for fall or any time you crave a cozy dessert. Made with a blend of all-purpose and cake flours, warm spices including nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, and balanced with pumpkin puree and honey, these donuts are both sweet and subtly spiced. Finished with a smooth cream cheese glaze, they offer a perfect combination of soft texture and rich flavor without the guilt.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup brown sugar

Wet Ingredients

½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup honey
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze Ingredients

2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 ounce butter, softened
1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
Water to thin out if needed

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the donuts.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, ground allspice, ground cloves, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar. Set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the pumpkin puree, honey, vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well incorporated.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and blend gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
Prepare Donut Pan: Lightly coat a mini donut pan with baking spray to prevent sticking. Transfer the batter into a pastry bag, snip a small opening at the tip, and pipe the batter into each donut mold until a little over half full.
Bake Donuts: Place the donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when gently touched.
Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Glaze: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until the glaze is thick and creamy. Add water, a teaspoon at a time, if a thinner consistency is desired.
Glaze Donuts: Dip the cooled donuts into the cream cheese glaze or drizzle the glaze over the donuts. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

These donuts are made with wholesome ingredients, making them one of the healthiest donuts you can enjoy guilt-free.
Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
The glaze consistency can be adjusted with water to achieve your preferred thickness.
Use a pastry bag for clean and easy donut filling in the pan.
Mini donut pans can be substituted with regular donut pans; adjust baking time accordingly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini donut
Calories: 327 kcal
Sugar: 33 g
Sodium: 411 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 53 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg