Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray donut pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the oil, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold together gently until combined and no flour pockets remain.
- Spoon batter into the donut cavities using a large zipped-top bag for ease; fill about halfway.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes or until the edges and tops are lightly browned. Cool donuts in the pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Re-grease the pan and bake remaining batter.
- To make the icing, combine the brown sugar, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract and sifted confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Taste and add a pinch of salt if desired. Let cool for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Dip the tops of the donuts into the warm icing, adding more milk or warming as needed. Place dipped donuts on a wire rack over a baking sheet to let excess icing drip off.
Nutrition
Notes
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Don’t skip greasing the donut pan generously; this ensures easy removal. Monitor baking time closely to achieve that light, fluffy texture without overbaking.
