A Fall Morning, A Craving, and a Donut Miracle
It was one of those crisp fall mornings—the kind where you wake up to golden leaves, a chill in the air, and an undeniable craving for something warm and sweet. Coffee was brewing, but something was missing. That’s when it hit me: baked pumpkin donuts.
But here’s the thing. I wanted them fast. No fuss, no fancy techniques—just quick, easy, 4-ingredient baked pumpkin donuts that could go from my mixing bowl to my plate before my coffee got cold.
And guess what? These donuts delivered.
With just a box of spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, and a splash of oil, I had the most delicious, fluffy pumpkin donuts—no yeast, no waiting, no deep-frying. Let me show you how!
Why You’ll Love These Baked Pumpkin Donuts
✔ Only 4 Ingredients – No need for extra flour, sugar, or spices. The spice cake mix does all the flavor work for you!
✔ Quick & Easy – Stir, pipe, and bake. No fancy equipment needed.
✔ No Frying, No Mess – Since these are baked, you get all the cozy donut goodness without the oily mess.
✔ Perfectly Pumpkin-Spiced – The spice cake mix + pumpkin puree combo makes these taste like they came from a fancy bakery.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 box spice cake mix (any brand works!)
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Optional: For extra sweetness, dust with cinnamon sugar or drizzle with maple glaze.
How to Make Baked Pumpkin Donuts
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a donut pan (or use a muffin tin if you don’t have one).
Step 2: Mix It Up
- In a large bowl, combine the spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, and oil.
- Stir until everything is smooth and well combined—about 1-2 minutes. The batter will be thick and luscious.
Step 3: Pipe or Spoon the Batter
- Transfer the batter into a Ziploc bag (snip the corner) or a piping bag.
- Pipe the batter evenly into the donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
Step 4: Bake & Enjoy
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the donuts are set and spring back when touched.
- Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Bonus: Dip them in cinnamon sugar while warm, or drizzle with maple glaze!
Pumpkin Donut Pro Tips
✔ No donut pan? Use a muffin tin and call them pumpkin donut muffins!
✔ Want them fluffier? Add ½ teaspoon baking powder for extra lift.
✔ Craving crunch? Sprinkle chopped pecans or cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
✔ Make-ahead magic: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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Baked Pumpkin Donuts (You Won’t Believe How Easy!)
These 4-ingredient Baked Pumpkin Donuts are the easiest fall treat! Fluffy, warmly spiced, and made with just cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, and oil—ready in minutes without the mess of frying.
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
Ingredients
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- Optional: cinnamon sugar or maple glaze for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan or muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix together the spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, and oil until smooth and well combined.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag or Ziploc bag with the corner snipped.
- Pipe batter into prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes or until donuts spring back when touched.
- Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Optional: Dip warm donuts in cinnamon sugar or drizzle with maple glaze.
Notes
No donut pan? Use a muffin tin and bake 15–18 minutes. Want extra lift? Add ½ tsp baking powder. For crunch, top with pecans or cinnamon sugar before baking. Store in an airtight container for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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FAQs
Can I make these without eggs?
Yes! Swap the eggs for ½ cup unsweetened applesauce or a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water).
What if I don’t have a donut pan?
No problem! Bake them in a muffin tin (same temp, but bake for 15-18 minutes).
Can I add a glaze?
Absolutely! Try a simple maple glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp maple syrup
1-2 tbsp milk (as needed)
Whisk and drizzle over warm donuts!
Final Thoughts: The Donuts That Save Fall Mornings
These baked pumpkin donuts are the easiest way to bring a taste of fall into your kitchen—without the hassle. Four ingredients. No frying. No stress. Just warm, spiced, pumpkin goodness that’s ready before your coffee even cools.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab that spice cake mix, open that can of pumpkin, and let’s make some magic.