These Spiced Pumpkin Donuts are moist, fluffy and delicious. Each bite is filled with a warm and perfectly balanced pumpkin spice flavor. The donuts can be enjoyed plain, topped with a glaze or coated in cinnamon sugar. They are easy to make, baked in the oven and can be gluten-free friendly!

Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts with a Maple Syrup Glaze

Craving a pumpkin donut but don’t want to go anywhere to get them? Especially if it’s not the typical “pumpkin season”, this recipe is perfect for you! It’s easy to make and incredibly delicious.

These donuts come out so moist and are just as delicious as a fried donut.

I like to top them with a delicious maple glaze or a cinnamon sugar mixture. However, I love eating them plain as well.

Main Ingredients

These are most of the ingredients you will need to make this recipe. However, the full list and their measurements are in the recipe card below.

Ingredients measured out to make pumpkin donuts with labels.

Things to Know Before You Start

  • No yeast required for this recipe
  • You don’t need a mixer or any fancy equipment
  • They are just as delicious plain as they are with the maple glaze or cinnamon sugar coating
  • Made with simple ingredients you can find at your local grocery store
  • A must-make donut! Light, moist, fluffy and delicious

Can I make my own Pumpkin Pie Spice?

Yes! To get 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, use ¾ teaspoon cinnamon and a ¼ teaspoon of each of the following: ginger, allspice, cloves or nutmeg.

How to Make Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts

The full-detailed instructions are written out in the recipe card below. Use these images to help guide you as needed when following the directions.

Mixing together the wet ingredients to make Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts.
Mix together the butter and sugar. Then add the eggs
Making Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts
Add in the pumpkin puree
Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts batter combined and ready to be poured into the molds
Mix until just combined
Folding the dry ingredients into the Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts batter.
Fold in the dry ingredients
Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts batter added into the donut molds.
Pipe the batter into the donut molds
Baked Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts on a cooling rack.
Bake and let the donuts cool
Glazed Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts ready to be eaten
Enjoy the donuts plain, with a maple glaze or pumpkin spice sugar coating

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make these donuts gluten-free friendly?

Yes! Substitute the flour for a Gluten Free All Purpose Flour at a 1:1 ratio.

Would it be possible to use oil instead of the butter?

You can! I haven’t tested this yet but I would recommend using 3 tbsp of oil in replace of the 1/4 cup of butter.

The end result may be affected in terms of the texture of the cake and flavor depending on the kind of oil you use.

Do these Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts have yeast?

Nope! These are more of a cake style donut just baked in the oven instead of fried.

Can I use a sweetener other than maple syrup in the glaze?

Yes, you could use honey or date syrup. However, you can also omit it completely and add more milk / half and half as needed.

How do I store the donuts?

If possible, store without the glaze then add on as desired.

Store the donuts at room temperature for up to 3 days. Leave a corner of the container lifted to let air circulate. This will prevent the donuts from getting mushy.

Or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days and a freezer for 2 months.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts topped with a maple syrup glaze or pumpkin spice sugar coating.
Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts with a Maple Syrup Glaze or Pumpkin Spice and Sugar Coating.
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Spiced Pumpkin Donuts Recipe

Yield: 8 Donuts
These Spiced Pumpkin Donuts are moist, fluffy and delicious. Each bite is filled with a warm and perfectly balanced pumpkin spice flavor. The donuts can be enjoyed plain, topped with a glaze or coated in cinnamon sugar. They are easy to make, baked in the oven and can be gluten-free friendly!
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Ingredients
 

Pumpkin Donuts

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree

Maple Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp half & half , or milk
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • Spray a donut pan with non-stick spray of choice, set aside
  • In a large mixing bowl, add both sugars and melted butter
  • Mix until combined and the butter is fully absorbed into the sugar
  • Add in the egg and pumpkin puree
  • Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined
  • Add the batter to a piping bag or ziplock bag. Cut the top and pipe the batter into the greased pan. The batter should barely reach the top of the pan.
  • Bake the donuts for 14-16 minutes
  • Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes
  • Transfer the donuts to a cooling rack
  • (Optional) While the donuts are cooling, make the maple glaze. Add 1/2 tbsp of half & half or milk at a time until you reach the desired consistency
  • (Optional) Once completely cooled, drizzle the maple glaze on top or coat the donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut, Calories: 218kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 57mg, Sodium: 148mg, Potassium: 88mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 3819IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 47mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked donuts, donuts, donuts recipe, gluten free, gluten free donuts, pumpkin donuts

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