It is barely September and already I am craving all things pumpkin. This recipe was first shared with About a Mom readers on September 11, 2014. I think it’s time to whip up another batch of these doughnuts.
Two winters ago I picked up a couple of doughnut pans for making baked doughnuts. I made spiced cake doughnuts a couple of times, which were delicious, but then forgot about the pans which had been tucked away in the back of a cabinet. While digging for something else this morning, my Mom came across the pans which set us on an unexpected path this afternoon. It’s funny how a days plans can change when you get a sudden craving for doughnuts.
I have been feeling a bit under the weather lately, and haven’t at all been motivated to write on this blog or do anything for that matter. These tasty baked Pumpkin Pecan Doughnuts with Maple Glaze excited me enough to lick my sticky fingers clean and share the recipe with you.
Thanks for helping with my writer’s block, Mom!
Related Recipe: Baked Pumpkin French Toast with Maple Glaze
Pumpkin Pecan Doughnuts with Maple Glaze
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp canola oil
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
For the Maple Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
a few tbsp pure maple syrup, to taste
little drizzle of water (start at 1 tsp and increase, slowly, until desired consistency)
chopped pecans for sprinkling over top
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg.
In a medium-sized bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add both sugars, vanilla extract, oil, and pumpkin puree to eggs and mix.
Pour wet ingredients into dry. Combine, being careful to not overmix. Stir in chopped pecans.
Spoon mixture into doughnut pan wells about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full. I filled mine 3/4 of the way full and got 7 doughnuts. Filling 2/3 of the way full should yield you 8 doughnuts.
Bake 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the thickest part comes out clean.
Invert donuts onto wire rack to cool completely.
Whisk together all ingredients for the glaze, minus the chopped pecans, until smooth and to your preferred consistency. Dip smoothest side of donuts into glaze.
Sprinkle chopped pecans over top and let harden.
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Baked Pumpkin Pecan Doughnuts with Maple Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped
For the Maple Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- a few tbsp pure maple syrup to taste
- little drizzle of water start at 1 tsp and increase, slowly, until desired consistency
- chopped pecans for sprinkling over top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg.
- In a medium-sized bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add both sugars, vanilla extract, oil, and pumpkin puree to eggs and mix.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry. Combine, being careful to not over-mix. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Spoon mixture into doughnut pan wells about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full. I filled mine 3/4 of the way full and got 7 doughnuts. Filling 2/3 of the way full should yield you 8 doughnuts.
- Bake 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the thickest part comes out clean.
- Invert donuts onto wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together all ingredients for the glaze, minus the chopped pecans, until smooth and to your preferred consistency. Dip smoothest side of donuts into glaze.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over top and let harden.
These sound delicious! Pinning to make!
Wow, those look and sound amazing! Too bad I’m on a sugar detox right now.
These sound good. I have pumpkin and this would be a great way to use it. Thanks for sharing. I love donuts!!!
This looks delicious, perfect for fall.
I think I could literally eat about a dozen of those right now. They sound amazing.
I need to pull out my doughnut pan too and get busy making some donuts! These look yummy!
I will make this for my husband he loves doughnuts
I like that these are not made with yeast. These doughnuts look so delicious. I will have to make these for a Fall dessert. Thanks for this awesome recipe!
THESE LOOOK AHHHHMAZZINGG!!!! YUM!
These look like the perfect fall treat. Thanks for sharing how to make them.
Oh these sound perfect for October. And they look divine. (Is it ok if I eat them through my monitor? No? Ok.)
That sounds so good. I can almost smell the pumpkin and maple just thinking about it. Love that they’re baked, not fried.
Ohhh I have been looking for a good baked pumpkin donut recipe. I am going to have to save this for later.
YUM! Pumpkin and maple are an amazing combination! I love that they are baked also! I’m gonna have to buy a doughnut pan!
Tis the season for Pumpkin EVERYTHING and I am SO HAPPY!!! I will definitely be trying this recipe. I’ve been meaning to buy a doughnut pan for a while now, and I think you’ve finally convinced me.
I think I pinned these! I have a weak spot for doughnuts and these look amazing.
That’s one thing I’ve never tried making at home – donuts. Can’t be that hard, can it?
Yum! So perfect for these cool weather. I have two little boys who love donuts. 🙂
These look incredible! I pinned them to try them!
Pecan and pumpkin AND doughnut? WINNER!
These look delicious! I love the glaze, and you can’t beat pecans.
These look really tasty! Pumpkin flavored everything is my favorite thing about fall.
I’m so happy it’s pumpkin season again. These look absolutely delicious!
They look delicious. All I need to go with one is a good cup of coffee.
Nothing says fall to me like pumpkin. I can just imagine the aroma associated with this doughnut. It looks delish!
Wow Those are some really embellished donuts. They look delicious. Perfect for Fall
Those look delicious. I love pumpkin flavored anything!
You know how much I love my donuts and you say doughnuts, I say donuts!
I have a doughnut pan that I’ve never used. My kids would love these and I have the time to try this tomorrow. Yum!
I just want to sink my teeth into these. I bet they smell as yummy as they taste too!
That is a delicious way to start the morning!
Yum! Those look delicious. Pumpkin everything is just around the corner.
Those look delicious! I’d love one of those with a hot cup of tea.
These just look SO good and amazing for autumn. Thank you for the recipe.
I’m in a donut mood today. It’s just chilly enough that a pumpkin pecan donut (and a cup of java) would hit the spot.
These look incredible! One of the best things about fall is all the wonderful pumpkin items that you can find. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks for sharing! This looks Yummy!!
I bet these are absolutely amazing! I really need to get a donut pan so i can make these!
This looks fantastic! A perfect fall treat!
Oh man… I am all about these!
It’s PUMPKIN season!!! Woot!
I think even I can make these, I always thought doughnuts were hard!
How perfect for fall. I can just picture this on a Sunday morning. Oh my yum!
Who knew baking delicious doughnuts was so easy! I may have to try this next weekend.
Okay… I can not have this recipe in the house! These look too amazing and I know I would go crazy on these. Maybe I can make someday for a special party.
Oh my, they look delicious!
Amazing! I could really go for these right now.
Woah this sweet tooth mummy really wants to try this out now!!
Looks really good! I could really go for these!
I’m going to try these. I already have the pan so this will be a perfect use for it. I have to pin.
These look and sound amazing. Will have to try them Thank you so much for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
I’ve never thought of making doughnuts before, but these sound awesome! Would go great with some coffee!
These look really tasty and perfect for fall!
These look delicious! I bought a donut maker a few months ago and still haven’t used it!
you had me at “pumpkin”! I’m pinning these on my pumpkin board on Pinterest!
I need a dough-nut pan. I love cake doughnuts but never knew how to make them.
Donuts are my serious weakness!! These looks amazeballs
Oh yummy that maple glaze looks wonderful.
Oh these look good, you’re making me hungry!
These look divine! You had me at pumpkin, but add maple and nut, and I’m a gonner! Thanks for sharing!
What a great combination – pumpkin and maple! I need to bookmark these. Yummy!
These look amazing! The crunchy top and the fluffy inside must be a match made in heaven!
That right there, is like crack for this fatgirl. Maple + pecans on a baked pastry. Have Mercy! Actually Sourdough pan fried toast is my true crack… My Grandmother was a sweet little German baker. This Fall is gonna be Sweeeet.
Delicious. I wish I knew how to make donuts well.
Pumpkin Doughnuts….Here we come!
Mmm, I love your take on these pumpkin pecan donuts! That maple glaze sounds fabulous!!
Mmm, these look delicious! I’m pinning them to my pumpkin board!
We LOVE these seasonal knock-outs over at Munching Monday and are featuring them this week! Hope to see you again! xo Nic
This has me craving for doughnuts!
Yum. I love pumpkins, I love doughnuts and I am going to eat this!!!!
Mmm, that sounds deliciously sinful!
This looks so amazing! Yum! Pinned. Thank you for being a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. We love partying with you!
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
These look SO good! Thanks so much for the recipe. I need to make these in my mini-donut pan. I can’t eat pecans so I’m going to try these with almonds. Thanks, again!
Yum yum yum! I have a donut pan at home, but it rarely gets used. It would make everyone so happy to gobble those up. I’ll be making those this weekend!
These look like the absolute epitome of fall!
These look so good. Looks like I need to go get me some donut pans. I’m not much of a baker but I’d like to give these a try.
These look nothing short of amazing and I love that they’re baked rather than fried.
Yum, these doughnuts look delicious I cannot wait to give them a try. These Pumpkin Pecan Doughnuts with Maple Glaze make a great Thanksgiving treat.
Oh my holy (haha pun intended) goodness, this will be the next recipe I use!!
Well there went my diet. Lol! YUM!!! Thanks for sharing:-)
Katie
This recipe seems to be a mixture of just about everything wonderful. I can just imagine how well the spiced doughnut goes with the maple glaze. I’m definitely going to make these! Pinning too.
My only question. . .do you deliver?? (These look phenomenal!!)
Ha! Thanks! No, but they are super easy to make.
This looks so delicious! In totally ready for all of the pumpkin flavored things.
Oh man! Talk about a fall breakfast. Yum!
Sinking my teeth into 3 of these luscious sweets would make my day complete!
These look amazing and are perfect with fall right around the corner. I will be Pinning this recipe for use this fall.
We are entering that time of year where pumpkin is everywhere and the cans are always on sale.
These sound very delicious and thank you for sharing your recipe with us.
I love pumpkin anything. These look SO good!
I love that these are baked so they’re healthier and I bet they taste amazing!
How yummy do those look?! I love pumpkin recipes. 🙂
These doughnuts look so good, and what a nice way to feel better about summer ending – who cares when you can have everything pumpkin and maple syrup in a tasty treat like this!
These doughnuts look amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
These doughnuts look amazing. I would love to try these out.
I am not a huge fan of pumpkin but these sound really good! Thanks for the recipe!
Yum, this seriously gets me in the mood for fall, love pumpkin, pecans, and maple!
I hear pumpkin flavored doughnuts are the big thing for fall.
Holy cow, these donuts look amazing! All I need now is a donut pan!!
Oh my these sound amazing. My kids don’t like nuts in their baked goods so o think I would make half without and then add some to the remains batter! I love fall and all things pumpkin.
These look like amazing donuts.
These look amazing! A definite reminder how much I love fall baking!
Wow, these doughnuts sound absolutely amazing! I will definitely be making these asap, I am sure that the kids will love them just as much! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
I’m trying this recipe with my daughter Lily, thanks for sharing.
The donuts look delicious and I would love to try the recipe.
these looks so amazing, I love pumpkin recipes!
Looks so amazing.. My whole family would go nuts for these.
What a wonderful treat this would be, I wouldn’t mind making some of these and love the topping.
@tisonlyme143
Great recipe
This sounds like the perfect fall recipe! I can’t wait to try them.
This looks like a great donut.
I’ve also been craving all things pumpkin this season and those donuts look delicious. They sure would hit the spot right now!
yum! my family would eat these up
These look delicious! I want one now!
I bought the ingredients for these today. They look so good that I’m making them for Sunday breakfast!
OH! MY! GAWD! These look so good!!! I can not wait to make them!I love donuts and I love, Love, LOVE maple!
These doughnuts sound delicious. I love everything pumpkin this time of year. I will definitely try this recipe.
Thanks for sharing…
These look so good, I definitely want to try these!
These look SO luscious! I love that they are baked, so I won’t feel as guilty eating several with that delicious looking maple glaze! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
I really want my husband to get me one of those doughnut pans for Valentine’s Day. This looks like the perfect recipe for me to start with. I love the flavors of pumpkin and maple.
These sound delicious. Thanks!