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Breakfast Desserts Fall Holidays Recipes
Published: August 28, 2020 | Last Updated: October 14, 2020 | Author: Lois

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Donuts

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Donuts are perfect for Fall and are so easy to make when you use a boxed cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree. Sprinkled with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar they’re another one of my easy pumpkin dessert recipes that I enjoy making for my family.

Pumpkin Spice Donut freshly baked and dipped in cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Do you love pumpkin as much as I do? One of my favorite things about Fall is pumpkin.  And I really don’t know why we only enjoy the taste of pumpkin in the Fall, but it is what it is.

Recipes using spice cake mix like these pumpkin spice cake mix donuts are much easier recipe to make than the Pumpkin Glazed Donuts with Crumb Topping also available on the blog. 

I know you’re going to love the taste but maybe you’ll love how easy they are to make even more.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts from a Spice Cake Mix canned pumpkin puree.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

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  •  Donut pan – I actually own TWO of them.  Makes it easy when making donuts.  The donuts come out great.  Just make sure you spray the pan before adding the batter.
  • Cookie Scoops – using these really helps get the batter into the pan.
  • Silicone Pastry Bags – these help too with getting the batter into the donut pans.

Ingredients

Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!

  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree; not pumpkin pie filling
  • 3 eggs

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix together cake mix, pumpkin puree and eggs. Spread mixture into the donut pan that’s been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

Bake the donuts for 10-15 minutes or until they spring back when pressed lightly with your finger.

Once they’ve cooled enough to be removed from the pan, dip each donut in melted butter.  Then dip the donut in a cinnamon/sugar mixture.  Easy and delicious!

Tried this recipe? Let me know in the comments and don’t forget to rate it!

Freshly baked cake mix donuts topped with cinnamon and sugar on cutting board.

Frequently Asked Recipe Questions

Is pumpkin pie filling and pumpkin puree the same thing?

Pumpkin puree is just as the can says, it’s cooked, pureed pumpkin. Nothing has been added to it. On the other hand pumpkin pie filling is flavored with spices such as cinnamon, clove, allspice and ginger. There’s also sugar added to pumpkin pie filling. It’s an easy way to make pumpkin recipes with all the spices and sugar added.

Can you freeze homemade baked donuts?

Place the donuts on a baking tray that’s been lined with parchment paper and then place the tray in the freezer to flash freeze the donuts for about 30 minutes.Remove the frozen donuts and place in a freezer safe container or plastic bag.You can freeze the donuts for up to 2 monthsThaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm up to your liking in the microwave.

How do you store leftover pumpkin puree?

Since this recipe calls for only 3/4 cup of pumpkin puree, you will have leftovers from the 15 ounce size can. You can add the leftover pumpkin puree to ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Then remove the frozen cubes and place in a freezer safe bag.

Ready for More Great Donut Recipes?

  • Canned Biscuit Donuts
  • Baked Chocolate Glazed Donuts
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  • Pumpkin Glazed Donuts with Crumb Topping
Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Donuts

Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Donuts

Yield: 14 - 16 donuts
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes

An easy recipe for pumpkin spice donuts that starts out with a spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin pie puree.

Ingredients

For the Donuts

  • 1 box spice cake mix; 15.25 ounce size
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree; NOT pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter

For the Cinnamon/Sugar Topping

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs and melted butter.
  2. Mix until combined.
  3. Add the mixture to a plastic pastry bag.
  4. Twist the end of the bag and snip one corner with the kitchen scissors.
  5. Gently squeeze the batter into the wells of the donut pan that has been sprayed with a non-stick spray.
  6. Use a butter knife to spread the donut batter out smoothly.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into one of the donuts comes out clean.
  8. Let the donuts cool slightly before removing them from the pan.
  9. Stir the sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl.
  10. Working one at a time, brush the donuts with the melted butter, then dip them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

FREEZING TIPS:

  • Place the donuts on a baking tray that's been lined with parchment paper and then place the tray in the freezer to flash freeze the donuts for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the frozen donuts and place in a freezer safe container or plastic bag.
  • You can freeze the donuts for up to 2 months.
  • Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm up to your liking in the microwave.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 228Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 301mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 2g

The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.

© Lois

This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2016 with updated information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them! 

Pumpkin Spice Donuts


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Originally from Queens, NY, Lois now calls northeastern PA home. You can find her blogging over at Walking on Sunshine where she shares a little of her life, but more importantly what’s for dinner at her house tonight.

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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    September 2, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    These sound so delicious and so easy!! Pinned.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      September 5, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      Thank you Joanne!

      Reply
  2. Fuji Sushi says

    October 9, 2019 at 12:28 am

    Thank you for sharing great recipe!

    Reply
  3. Dana@HAUS says

    October 20, 2016 at 5:04 am

    I made this cake for Thanksgiving. It was wonderful. Everyone loved it.

    Reply
  4. Joanne DiPalo says

    October 19, 2016 at 7:14 pm

    I love pumpkin desserts. These look so delicious, I must give them a try.

    Reply

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