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Two-Ingredient Pumpkin Donuts Recipe

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These Two-Ingredient Pumpkin Donuts offer a quick and easy way to enjoy a moist, flavorful fall treat made with just yellow cake mix and pumpkin puree. Perfect for busy mornings or festive gatherings, these donuts bake up soft, tender, and lightly spiced, making them a delightful seasonal snack.

Ingredients

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Donut Batter

  • 1 package (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the donuts.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Combine the dry yellow cake mix and the entire can of pumpkin puree in a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended. Optionally, add flavorings such as cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
  3. Prepare Donut Pan: Grease a donut pan thoroughly to prevent sticking. Transfer the thick batter into a piping bag for easier handling.
  4. Fill Donut Cavities: Pipe the batter into each donut pan cavity, filling each about halfway to allow room for rising.
  5. Bake Donuts: Place the donut pan in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. Check doneness by gently pressing the top of a donut – if it springs back, they are ready.
  6. Cool Donuts: Remove from oven and let the donuts cool completely in the pan before removing them.
  7. Add Toppings and Serve: Once cooled, drizzle with caramel, frost, sprinkle, or dust with powdered sugar as preferred. Enjoy immediately.
  8. Storage: Store plain donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. Add toppings only when ready to serve to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • The batter is thick, so using a piping bag makes filling the donut pan easier and neater.
  • Donuts should be cooled completely before adding any frostings or toppings to avoid melting or sogginess.
  • Optional spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice can enhance the pumpkin flavor.
  • Do not add caramel or powdered sugar before storing to preserve texture and freshness.
  • These donuts are best eaten fresh but can be stored for a day without toppings.

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