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Homemade Dunkin Donuts Pumpkin Donuts is a simple, copycat recipe that tastes just like the real thing!

This is a homemade pumpkin donut recipe with a crumb topping baked into the donut batter. After the donuts have cooled, a powdered sugar glaze is drizzled on top of the delicious crumb topping!

Perfect for a weekend brunch or even as a mid-afternoon snack, these donuts will have your family excited and begging for more.

Make sure you check out all the pumpkin dessert recipes available for even more ideas.

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Nothing says autumn like the comforting smell of freshly baked pumpkin donuts with crumb topping.

Before you shell out a fortune at Dunkin Donuts, why not try making everyone's favorite donut in your own kitchen instead?

Not only will you get to savor the deliciousness of warm, homemade donuts, but you'll also get bragging rights for having made an exact Dunkin Donut copycat recipe yourself.

Looking for more Easy Desserts for Fall? Try my Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies or my  Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes.

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Homemade Donut Tips

  • Even though the silicone donut pan is non-stick, you should still lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray or melted butter. This will help ensure easy release of the donuts after baking.
  • Pour the batter into each donut cavity, filling them about ⅔ full. This ensures that the donuts rise without overflowing.
  • For better stability and even heat distribution, place the silicone donut pan on a baking sheet before putting it in the oven.
  • Silicone pans can sometimes cook faster than traditional donut pans, so keep an eye on the donuts while they bake. You may need to reduce the baking time or lower the oven temperature slightly.
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Ingredients

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Step-by-Step Instructions

dry ingredients for homemade copycat dunkin pumpkin donuts.

dry ingredients combined in bowl with whisk.

Step 1: Mix the flour, corn starch, baking powder, spices, and salt together.

pumpkin puree, brown sugar, butter and eggs in bowl.

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Step 2: Combine the pumpkin puree, melted butter, eggs, and brown sugar.

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homemade pumpkin donut batter in bowl.

Step 3: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Don't over mix the batter. Mix just until combined to avoid tough donuts!

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Step 4: Fill the donut mold with the batter, and set aside while you make the crumb topping.

Pumpkin Crumb Donuts

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Step 5: Combine the flour, cinnamon, melted butter, and brown sugar to form the streusel topping. Sprinkle the streusel onto the donut batter.

Baking Instructions

crumb topping on pumpkin donuts before baking.

Step 6: Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

How to remove Baked Donuts from Donut Pan

  • Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes after they come out of the oven. This helps them set and firm up slightly.
  • Gently run a butter knife or a small offset spatula around the edges of each donut, separating them from the sides of the pan.
  • Most of the time the donuts will come right out of the pan after you loosened the edges.
  • If not, place a wire cooling rack or a clean cutting board on top of the donut pan. Hold both the pan and the rack/board firmly together, then flip them over. The donuts should release onto the rack/board.
  • Tap the bottom of the pan gently while holding it upside down. You can also give the pan a slight wiggle to help loosen the donuts.

Glazed Pumpkin Donuts

homemade pumpkin donuts with crumb topping and glaze.

Step 7: Allow the donuts to cool completely on the rack or cutting board before glazing or icing them. This helps retain their shape and prevents the glaze from melting too quickly.

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Storing and Thawing Tips

Refrigerator: You can store homemade donuts in an airtight container, or a Ziplock bag, or wrap them tightly with aluminum foil. This way, you can keep them fresh and prevent them from getting stale. Stored this way they should stay fresh for up to 5 days.

Freezer: Make sure the cake mix donuts are completely cooled down. Wrap each donut individually in plastic wrap or place them in separate freezer bags. Once wrapped, place the wrapped donuts in airtight containers or freezer-safe bags. Label them with the date for easy identification.

Thawing Tips: Simply place the donuts on a plate and let them sit at room temperature for about 1-2 hours, or until completely thawed. Cover them loosely with a paper towel to prevent them from drying out.

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Top Recipe Tip

  • When baking homemade donuts in a silicone baking pan, it's important to let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before trying to remove them.
  • This allows the donuts to set and firm up a bit, making it easier to release them from the pan without breaking them.

Recipe FAQ's

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What can I use if I don't have a donut pan?

You can use a standard muffin pan to bake donut-shaped muffins. Simply fill the muffin cups about two-thirds full with the donut batter and bake them as you would regular muffins. After they are baked and cooled, you can glaze or decorate them like donuts.

Do you have to spray silicone donut molds?

It's generally not necessary to spray silicone donut molds with cooking spray or grease them before baking, however, it will make everything easier if you do!

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Dunkin Donuts Pumpkin Donuts

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Homemade Dunkin Donuts Pumpkin Donuts with a crumb topping baked into the batter is a copycat recipe that tastes just like the real thing!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 238
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup pumkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
For the Streusel:
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
For the Glaze:
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
Cooking for More (or Less?)Scale this recipe up or down. Adjust the number of servings above to automatically update ingredient amounts.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a donut mold and set aside.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, corn starch, baking powder, spices, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, and brown sugar.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and fold in until combined. Dough will be thick.
  5. Scoop the dough into a piping bag with a large opening.
  6. Pipe the donut batter into the the donut mold and set aside.
  7. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, melted butter, and brown sugar to form the streusel.
  8. Generously sprinkle the streusel over the donuts, lightly pressing it down so it adheres to the donut during baking.
  9. Bake the donuts for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. While the donuts cool, mix the powdered sugar and milk to create the glaze.
  11. Drizzle the donuts with the glaze once they have cooled.
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 354mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • When baking homemade donuts in a silicone baking pan, it's important to let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before trying to remove them. This allows the donuts to set and firm up a bit, making it easier to release them from the pan without breaking them.
  • You can add the glaze to the hot donuts to eat them warm, however the glaze will be runnier from the heat of the donut.

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Originally from Queens, NY, Lois is the voice behind Walking on Sunshine Recipes, where she shares easy, family-friendly meals made with simple ingredients. She believes dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious and offers practical recipes, monthly meal plans, and free printables to help busy families cook with less stress and more joy. When she’s not in the kitchen, Lois enjoys time with her family, gardening and sharing inspiration from her home in rural Pennsylvania.

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