Treat yourself to more fluffy vegan fall baked goods, like these Vegan Pumpkin Muffins, Pumpkin Coffee Cake, and Apple Fritter Bread. Vegan or not, everyone will love these Vegan Pumpkin Donuts! They’re fluffy, sweet, and loaded with warm spices and plenty of pumpkin. And feast your eyes on the shimmering cinnamon maple glaze… it’s the perfect finishing touch to these bakery-style donuts. What I really love about these pumpkin donuts is that they’re baked, not fried. Just like my Vegan Apple Cider Donuts, there’s no messy deep fryer oil to worry about or fancy tools needed. Simply pipe the batter into a donut pan, then bake until fluffy!
Why these baked pumpkin donuts are the best
Big and fluffy baked donuts – The simple batter bakes into huge, fluffy, and bountiful donuts, just like what you’d find at a bakery! Cinnamon maple goodness – The donuts only get better with a shiny, inviting layer of cinnamon maple glaze. They’re surprisingly easy to make – Simply mix the batter in one bowl, bake the donuts, then dip them in the 4-ingredient glaze. That’s all there is to it!
How to make vegan pumpkin donuts
Whisk the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt together in a large bowl. Next, pour the melted vegan butter, pumpkin puree, oat milk, and vanilla into the bowl. Stir to combine. Use a piping bag or a spoon to fill the donut pan with the batter. Bake until the donuts are fluffy and the edges are slightly browned. Checking for doneness: You’ll know the donuts are baked perfectly when they’ve puffed up, the edges are golden brown, and they spring back when touched. Keep in mind that these results may vary depending on the donut pan ( <– the ones I use) you’re using. Meanwhile, make the maple glaze by whisking the powdered sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and oat milk together in a bowl. Making perfect donut glaze: I think that the perfect consistency of the donut glaze is runny, just like corn syrup. For a thicker consistency, only use 2 tablespoons of oat milk, then spoon the glaze over top of the donuts. After baking, dip the slightly cooled donuts in the glaze, then transfer them to a wire rack. Enjoy right away or let the glaze harden for 15 minutes or so.
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