Baked Cinnamon-Spiced Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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.

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)

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Step 3: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined without overmixing.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.