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Baked Pumpkin Donuts

These gluten-free baked pumpkin donuts are moist, flavorful, and infused with warm spices, making them a perfect fall treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1.75 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • Melted butter (optional) For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two donut pans or mini muffin pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, melted coconut oil, granulated sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add the gluten-free flour and cornstarch to the mixture and mix until the batter is thick yet smooth.
  4. Fill each donut mold about 3/4 full, approximately 1/4 cup of batter per mold.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the donuts are puffed up and lightly golden brown.
  2. Let the donuts cool for 2-3 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Topping
  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar topping by combining the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl and stirring lightly.
  2. Carefully remove each donut from the pan using a butter knife and gently toss them in the cinnamon-sugar coating.
Serving
  1. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

These baked pumpkin donuts are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. To keep them fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months.