Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe
These Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Sugar Glaze offer a delightful fall-inspired treat featuring moist, flavorful pumpkin donuts topped with a rich and sweet brown sugar glaze. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, they combine the warm spices and natural sweetness of pumpkin with a luscious glaze that elevates every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Donut Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Brown Sugar Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This will ensure even distribution of the spices and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
- Fill the Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Brown Sugar Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the brown sugar and milk, heating until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until you achieve a glossy glaze.
- Glaze Donuts: Once the donuts have cooled to room temperature, dip the tops into the brown sugar glaze or drizzle the glaze over them using a spoon. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of ginger to the donut batter.
- Make sure donuts are completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- You can substitute pumpkin puree with canned pumpkin if fresh is unavailable.
- Store glazed donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To make the glaze thicker, use less milk; for a thinner glaze, add a bit more milk.
Keywords: Pumpkin Donuts, Brown Sugar Glaze, Fall Recipes, Baked Donuts, Pumpkin Spice
