Pumpkin Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Fall Treat
These delicious pumpkin donuts topped with creamy frosting are the perfect fall treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugars, milk, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the donut pan with the batter and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Allow donuts to cool before frosting.
- For the frosting, mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost the cooled donuts and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Try adding a dash of ginger for a spicier donut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Donuts, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Treat