Pumpkin Glazed Donuts with Crumb Topping Recipe
Delight in these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Glazed Donuts topped with a crunchy crumb topping. Made from a spice cake mix and real pumpkin puree, these donuts capture the essence of fall with warm spices and a sweet glaze, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Donuts
- 1 15.25 oz box spice cake mix
- ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
For the Crumb Topping
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Quaker Quick Oats
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare Donut Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix, canned pumpkin puree, eggs, and melted butter. Stir well until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Make Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, pumpkin pie spice, melted butter, and Quaker Quick Oats. Use a fork or your fingers to combine until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Fill Donut Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan. Fill each donut cavity about three-quarters full with the pumpkin batter, then sprinkle a generous amount of crumb topping over each filled cavity.
- Bake Donuts: Place the donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donut comes out clean. The crumb topping should be golden and crisp.
- Prepare Glaze: While the donuts are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Adjust the milk quantity slightly if needed to achieve a glaze consistency.
- Glaze Donuts: Once the donuts are done baking, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack set over a baking sheet or parchment paper. Using a spoon or a brush, generously coat the tops of the donuts with the prepared glaze.
- Let Set and Serve: Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy the donuts fresh for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid added sugars and spices in the batter.
- Ensure your baking powder in the spice cake mix is fresh to get a good rise.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the butter with coconut oil and use a non-dairy milk for the glaze.
- Donuts are best eaten the same day, but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- You can lightly toast the oats before mixing them into the crumb topping for extra flavor.
- If you don’t have a donut pan, you can bake the batter in a muffin pan but adjust baking time accordingly.
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