Baked Cinnamon-Spiced Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Light and fluffy baked pumpkin donuts infused with warm cinnamon and topped with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for a cozy fall treat. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 18 min Serves 12 American cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp milk (for glaze)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cavity donut pan thoroughly. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 3/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
Step 3: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined without overmixing.
Step 4: Spoon the batter evenly into the donut pan cavities, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
Step 5: While donuts bake, prepare the maple glaze by whisking 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, and 1 tbsp milk until smooth.
Step 6: Cool donuts in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dip the tops of warm donuts into the maple glaze, letting excess drip off, then place back on the rack to set before serving.