Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts: Spiced and Fluffy
Spiced pumpkin dough fills a ring mold and bakes in 25 minutes, keeping this version close to a straightforward autumn donut.
plain spiced rings
11 Pumpkin Bakes: Donuts, Holes & Latte
Curated by Maya PatelUpdated August 23, 2026
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Baked pumpkin donuts belong on fall breakfast tables when you want warm spice without deep frying. The batter smells of cinnamon as it cooks, and the edges turn lightly golden while the centers stay tender. These recipes also help when you're planning a brunch spread or a small afternoon treat.
You'll find ring donuts, pumpkin donut holes, glaze variations, and an air fryer option. A pumpkin muffin and Pumpkin Spice Latte round out the list for anyone building a full autumn breakfast.
What Are Baked Pumpkin Donuts?
Baked pumpkin donuts are cake style donuts made with pumpkin purée, flour, sugar, and warm spices, then cooked in a donut pan rather than submerged in oil. The batter should smell fragrant as it bakes, while the surface changes from glossy to lightly domed.
Some versions are shaped as rings, others as small donut holes. If the batter is overmixed, the crumb can turn tight, so stir only until the dry streaks disappear. This collection includes plain spice bakes, maple and brown sugar glazes, cream cheese toppings, and nearby pumpkin breakfast treats.
How to Choose the Best Baked Pumpkin Donuts
Choose ring donuts when you want a brunch style presentation and enough surface for maple, brown sugar, or cream cheese glaze. Donut holes cook in smaller portions, so they suit snack plates and dipping bowls; the air fryer version adds a different finish from the oven baked options.
Check the listed time before starting. If you want a drink alongside the bake, the ten minute latte is the fastest choice, while the muffin takes longer but needs no donut pan. Watch for a dry looking top, because pumpkin cakes continue setting briefly after they leave the heat.
Baked Pumpkin Donut Recipes
Maple, brown sugar, and cream cheese toppings give these ring shaped donuts distinct finishing styles. The plain spiced doughnut keeps the focus on the cake crumb, while the glazed versions suit a brunch plate when a shiny topping or tangy contrast is wanted.
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Baked Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts in 27 Minutes
The no yeast doughnuts make 16 portions in 27 minutes, so this batch works when a breakfast table needs several pumpkin servings.
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Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze in 30 Minutes
Maple glaze runs over these 30 minute baked donuts, adding a glossy finish that pairs naturally with pumpkin spice at brunch.
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Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Sugar Glaze in 30 Minutes
Brown sugar glaze gives these baked pumpkin donuts a deeper caramel note, separating them from the maple and cream cheese finishes.
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Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Cream Cheese Glaze
A cream cheese glaze adds tang against the spiced pumpkin cake, making this 25 minute recipe the richest ring donut option here.
cream cheese glaze
Pumpkin Donut Holes Recipes
Small portions make these pumpkin donut holes easy to coat, dip, or pass around while still warm. The oven baked recipes lean toward cinnamon spice cake, whereas the air fryer version gives the outside a more pronounced browned finish.
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Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes
These pumpkin donut holes focus on a tender crumb and cinnamon notes, with small portions that suit snack plates better than ring donuts.
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Baked Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes
Warm pumpkin spice and a light, cake like finish define these baked holes, a gentler alternative to larger glazed donuts.
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Crispy Air Fryer Pumpkin Donut Holes
An air fryer handles these spiced pumpkin holes, giving the outer surface more browning than the softer oven baked versions.
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Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donut Holes
At 22 minutes, these pumpkin holes take a cinnamon sugar coating rather than a glaze, adding a dry, fragrant finish for casual snacking.
cinnamon sugar coating
Pumpkin Breakfast Pairings
A Pumpkin Spice Latte and bakery style pumpkin muffin belong beside the donuts when breakfast needs more than one format. The latte brings a hot, foamy drink with pumpkin syrup, while the muffin offers a handheld bake with a taller crumb and no donut shape.
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Copycat Pumpkin Spice Latte in 10 Minutes
Ten minutes gets pumpkin purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, and coffee into a foamy latte, giving the donut spread a warm drink pairing.
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Dunkin Donuts Style Pumpkin Muffin
A folding technique supports the taller muffin crumb, offering a bakery style pumpkin bake for readers without a donut pan.
bakery-style muffin
Quick Comparison
| # | Recipes | Best For | Time | Difficulty |
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| 1 | Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts in 25 Minutes | plain spiced ring donuts | 25 min | Easy |
| 2 | Baked Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts for 16 | larger batch for breakfast | 27 min | Easy |
| 3 | Baked Pumpkin Donuts in 30 Minutes | maple-glazed brunch donuts | 30 min | Easy |
| 4 | 30-Minute Baked Pumpkin Donuts | brown sugar glaze fans | 30 min | Easy |
| 5 | Pumpkin Donuts in 25 Minutes | cream cheese-glazed autumn brunch | 25 min | Not provided |
| 6 | Pumpkin Donut Holes in 22 Minutes | small autumn snack portions | 22 min | Not provided |
| 7 | Baked Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes | cake-like cinnamon-spice bites | Time varies | Not provided |
| 8 | Air Fryer Pumpkin Donut Holes: Crispy | air fryer pumpkin donut holes | Time varies | Not provided |
| 9 | 22-Minute Pumpkin Donut Holes | cinnamon sugar-coated bites | 22 min | Not provided |
| 10 | Pumpkin Spice Latte in 10 Minutes | coffeehouse-style drink with breakfast | 10 min | Easy |
| 11 | Pumpkin Muffin in 40 Minutes | bakery-style muffin breakfast | 40 min | Not provided |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose between pumpkin donuts and donut holes?
Ring donuts are easier to glaze and arrange on a breakfast plate. Donut holes cook in smaller portions and work well for snacking, dipping, or sharing.
Can I make these pumpkin bakes ahead of time?
Generally, yes. Bake the donuts or muffins ahead, cool them completely, and add glaze closer to serving so the topping remains distinct rather than soaking into the cake.
What can I use if I don't have a donut pan?
Choose a donut hole recipe or use a muffin pan if the recipe can accommodate that shape. The baking time and texture may change, so begin checking when the surface looks set.
How do I keep baked pumpkin donuts from becoming dry?
Measure flour carefully and mix only until the batter comes together. Pull the donuts when the tops spring back lightly; overbaking removes moisture from the crumb.
Can I make pumpkin donut holes in an air fryer?
Yes. The air fryer recipe in this collection is designed for that method. Leave space around each piece, because crowded dough cooks unevenly and may not brown consistently.
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