Mini Pumpkin Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar and Pumpkin Spice Creamy Vanilla Sauce
These mini pumpkin donuts are a delightful treat, perfect for fall. Coated in cinnamon sugar, they offer a warm, spiced flavor that pairs beautifully with the creamy vanilla sauce.
The recipe is simple and ideal for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack. The pumpkin spice sauce adds an extra layer of flavor, making these donuts irresistible.
Delicious Mini Pumpkin Donuts Recipe
These mini donuts are baked to perfection, infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices. The cinnamon sugar coating adds a sweet crunch, while the pumpkin spice creamy vanilla sauce provides a rich and flavorful dip. This recipe yields about 24 mini donuts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for coating)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini donut pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and egg until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the Pan: Spoon the batter into the mini donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool slightly before removing them from the pan.
- Prepare Coating: In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Coat the Donuts: While still warm, toss the donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Serve the mini donuts warm with the pumpkin spice creamy vanilla sauce for dipping.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 mini donuts
- Calories: 90kcal per donut
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
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