Pumpkin Donuts With Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Pumpkin Donuts With Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Donuts; 3 1/2 cups flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 egg; 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup buttermilk, plus; 1 tablespoon buttermilk; 1 cup pumpkin puree; canola oil (for frying); For Pumpkin Frosting; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup pumpkin puree; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Servings: persons

For Donuts
3 1/2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 egg
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk, plus
1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 cup pumpkin puree
canola oil (for frying)
For Pumpkin Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

1
make the donuts: whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves. beat sugar and butter in large bowl until blended (mixture will be grainy). beat in egg, then yolks and vanilla. gradually beat in buttermilk; fold in pumpkin in 4 additions. cover with plastic and chill 3 hours.
2
sprinkle a baking sheet lightly with flour. press out part of the dough on floured surface to 1/2 to 2/3 inch thickness. using 2 1/2 inch diameter round cutter, cut out dough rounds until all dough is used. using 1-inch-diameter round cutter, cut out center of each dough round to make doughnuts and doughnut holes. toward the end of making the donuts, i simply formed them into rough patties by hand and poked out the hole with my thumb.
3
place a cooling rack on a baking sheet (for draining the donuts). pour oil into large deep skillet to depth of 1 1/2 inches (or fire up your deep fryer). attach deep-fry thermometer and heat oil to 365 F to 370u00b0F fry doughnut holes in batches until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes. using a slotted spoon, transfer to the cooling rack to drain. fry doughnuts, 2 or 3 at a time, until golden brown, adjusting heat to maintain temperature, about 1 minute per side. Using slotted spoon, transfer doughnuts to cooling rack. give the donuts and holes a pat with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
4
make the frosting: soften the cream cheese in the microwave for about 30 seconds. blend in the pumpkin, butter, orange juice, zest and vanilla in a mixer or by hand. add the sugar and beat until light and creamy. spread on donuts or just dip the donuts and holes right into the frosting as you eat.

2072

kcal

Calories

Fat

338

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Donuts, 3 1/2 cups flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Donuts With Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!