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Easy Glazed Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Updated: Sep 2, 2025 Published: Oct 12, 2024 by Lola Jay This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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These Pumpkin Spice Donuts made with pancake batter are my shortcut to instant autumn joy. They’re soft, cakey, and come together in under 30 minutes—no deep-frying, no drama, just warm bakery vibes from the comfort of your own kitchen. There’s just something about baking with pumpkin—the cozy spice, the warm smell wafting through the house, the undeniable urge to light a candle and put on fuzzy socks.

Glazed Pumpkin Donuts

If you love pumpkin desserts you've got to try my Pumpkin Pain Perdu (French Toast). It's sooooo delicious! and if you feel adventurous and want to experiment with eggnog (hint: It's AMAZING), you can try my no-bake, delicious eggnog banana pudding recipe or eggnog French casserole.


💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No frying required – No oil splatters, no deep fryer, no drama. Just baked donuts and easy cleanup.

Quick batter, big payoff – If you can make pancake batter, you can make these. It’s that simple.

Seasonal perfection – With pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a hit of cinnamon, they taste like fall in a bite.

Kid-friendly – Soft, sweet, and fun to dip, glaze, and sprinkle. Great for little hands and weekend memories.


Pumpkin Spice Donuts Video

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Ingredient Highlights

Full ingredients in the recipe card.

Flour – Provides structure so the donuts hold their shape.

Baking powder + baking soda – Work together for a light, fluffy rise.

Buttermilk – Adds tang and tenderness (milk + lemon juice works too).

Pumpkin puree – The heart of these donuts, giving them flavor and moisture.

Cinnamon – Just enough spice to enhance the pumpkin without overpowering.

Maple syrup (in the glaze) – Adds a warm sweetness that ties everything together.

For the Pumpkin Glaze:

1 teaspoon pumpkin puree: Infuses the glaze with pumpkin flavor.

½ cup powdered sugar: Creates a smooth, sweet glaze.

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances the glaze's flavor.

1 teaspoon maple syrup: Adds a warm, rich sweetness to the glaze.


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How to Make Pumpkin Spice Donuts (Step-by-Step)

Full instructions in the recipe card.

  1. Mix dry ingredients – Flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon.
  2. Mix wet ingredients – Eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla, pumpkin puree.
  3. Combine – Gently fold wet into dry until just combined.
  4. Bake – Pipe into donut pan, bake 15–18 minutes at 350°F.
  5. Make glaze – Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, maple syrup, pumpkin puree. Thin with water if needed.
  6. Glaze – Dip cooled donuts, let set on wire rack.

Substitutions & Variations

Extra festive – Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the glaze while it’s still wet.

No buttermilk? Use regular milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar.

Make it spicier – Add nutmeg, ginger, or pumpkin spice blend to the batter.

Chocolate lover’s version – Add chocolate chips to the batter or drizzle donuts with melted chocolate instead of glaze.

Muffin option – Don’t have a donut pan? Bake in a muffin tin — they’ll be like mini pumpkin spice cakes.


FAQ

Can I fry these donuts instead of baking them?

Yes! You can fry spoonfuls of the batter in hot oil for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

How do I store leftover donuts?

Store any leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze the donuts without the glaze.

Can I make the glaze ahead of time?

Yes, the glaze can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.


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Assorted glazed and sugared donuts on a cooling rack, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.

Pumpkin Donuts

Who doesn't love the warm, cozy flavors of fall? These pumpkin donuts made from pancake batter are an easy and delicious way to bring those autumn vibes to your kitchen. Using basic pantry ingredients, this recipe creates light and fluffy donuts with a hint of pumpkin and spice, topped with a sweet and creamy pumpkin glaze. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast treat or a cozy dessert, these pumpkin donuts are perfect for the season.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: donut, pumpkin
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Lola Jay

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups flour measure exactly
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda giving a light texture.
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs room temp
  • 4 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 ⅓ cups buttermilk (room temp) or substitute with 1 ⅓ cups milk and 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoon pumpkin puree

For the Pumpkin Glaze

  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
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Instructions

Prepare the batter

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.

Combine the dry and wet ingredients

  • Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the donuts light and fluffy.

Shape and bake

  • If using a donut pan, lightly grease the pan and pipe the batter into the molds. Bake the donuts at 350°F (175°C) for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare the glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few drops of water to thin it out.

Glaze the donuts

  • Once the donuts are cooled, dip the tops in the pumpkin glaze and set them on a wire rack to allow the glaze to set.

Notes

Storage & Reheating

  • Room temp – Keep glazed donuts in an airtight container for 2 days.
  • Fridge – Store up to 5 days, warm slightly before serving.
  • Freezer – Freeze unglazed donuts up to 2 months. Thaw, then glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 804IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg

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