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Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe
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Delight in these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Spice Donuts topped with a luscious Maple Cream Cheese Glaze. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these baked donuts offer a warm, autumnal treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress. The combination of pumpkin purée and maple glaze provides a sweet, creamy contrast that’s irresistible.

Ingredients

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For the Pumpkin Spice Donuts:

  • 2 sticks (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup golden sugar (light brown sugar)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 can (about 400g) pumpkin purée
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup milk

For the Maple Cream Cheese Glaze:

  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease a donut pan with non-stick spray to ensure your donuts don’t stick during baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the white sugar and golden brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy, creating the perfect base for your batter.
  3. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth, even batter.
  4. Mix in Pumpkin and Vanilla: Stir in the pumpkin purée and vanilla extract until fully blended. It’s normal if the batter appears a bit curdled at this stage.
  5. Combine Spices and Salt: Add the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing gently to distribute the warm spices evenly.
  6. Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda to avoid lumps and ensure even baking.
  7. Add Dry Ingredients in Parts: Add half of the sifted dry ingredients to the wet pumpkin mixture, folding gently until just combined to keep the batter light.
  8. Incorporate Oil and Milk: Stir in the vegetable oil and milk until the batter is smooth and well combined, enhancing moistness.
  9. Add Remaining Dry Ingredients: Fold in the rest of the dry ingredients carefully, mixing fully but not overworking the batter to avoid dense donuts.
  10. Fill Donut Pan: Transfer the batter to a piping bag for easier control and pipe the batter into the donut cavities, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  11. Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Donuts are done when they spring back gently to the touch and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  12. Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  13. Prepare Glaze: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, icing sugar, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly runny, perfect for dipping.
  14. Glaze Donuts: Once the donuts are fully cooled, dip them into the maple cream cheese glaze, coating as much as desired.
  15. Optional Topping: Sprinkle with chopped pecans or your preferred nuts for added crunch and flavor, enhancing the festive look and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure the donuts are completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a subtle flavor twist.
  • Donuts can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and cream cheese substitutes.
  • Adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips directly into the batter can add extra texture.

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