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BAKED PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS WITH SALTED MAPLE CARAMEL

These soft and fluffy baked pumpkin doughnuts are drizzled with a salted maple caramel for a sticky-sweet breakfast treat!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 11 doughnuts

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (58g) plain (all purpose) flour
  • ½ cup (58g) plain wholemeal flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda baking soda
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon mixed spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Dash of nutmeg to taste
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (40g) packed light brown soft sugar
  • ½ cup (200g) pumpkin puree (make sure it's puree, not pie filling)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk at room temperature
  • cup (80ml) maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) butter
  • 1 teaspoon double heavy cream
  • 1 Pinch of sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4 (350F degrees). Lightly grease a six hole doughnut pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • For the doughnuts: In a medium bowl, whisk together the two flours, baking powder, bicarb, salt, ground ginger, mixed spice, ground cinnamon and nutmeg until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and both sugars, then add the pumpkin puree, melted coconut oil, vanilla and milk, and whisk well to combine.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and gently stir together until just combined, making sure there are no pockets of flour left. Leave the batter to stand for 5-10 mins, then spoon into the doughnut pan, filling each hole around ⅔ full.
  • Bake in the centre of the oven for 9-10 minutes or until well risen and firm to the touch. Allow to cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Rinse out the doughnut pan, then repeat the process for the remaining batter - I made 11 doughnuts in total.
  • For the salted maple caramel: In a small saucepan, heat the maple syrup and butter together, stirring constantly (I use a silicone spatula so the sauce doesn't catch on the pan). Bring to the boil, then allow to cook, still stirring for 3 - 4 minutes, it will bubble like crazy, and turn a golden brown colour. Remove from the heat, stir in the cream and salt, then allow to cool. It continues to thicken as it cools, and crystallises a little on the surface, but doesn't set completely. Drizzle the caramel over the doughnuts and serve!
Keyword desserts, doughnuts
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