Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
Caramel Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup caramel sauce
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease two donut pans with cooking spray and set aside to prepare for baking.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice until thoroughly combined.
- Make the batter: In the bowl of a mixer, beat together the vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, and pumpkin puree until smooth. Gradually add the dry flour mixture and continue to beat until the batter is well blended.
- Bake: Fill each cavity of the prepared donut pans about three-quarters full with batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the donuts stand for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze: In a mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, caramel sauce, sea salt, and milk until the glaze is smooth and fully combined.
- Dip the donuts: Once the donuts are completely cooled, dip each donut into the caramel glaze to coat. Allow excess glaze to drip off, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Be sure to use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the right texture and flavor.
- Cooling the donuts completely before glazing ensures the glaze sets properly without melting off.
- Donuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days but are best enjoyed fresh.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and ensure the caramel sauce is dairy-free.
- Donut pans can be substituted with muffin tins, though the shape will differ.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
