Raise your hand if you’ve ever found yourself at the local coffee shop eyeballing that scrumptious pumpkin spice donut in the display case.
If your hand is up, then buckle your seatbelt because I’m about to tell you how you can recreate that delectable fall magic right from the comfort of your own kitchen!
Even better – our recipe for Pumpkin Glazed Donuts with Crumble Topping are baked, not fried. Since you make them with a simple spice cake mix, whipping up a batch couldn’t be simpler. But we didn’t stop at your basic, everyday donut. Nope, we’ve got a homemade crumb topping and sweet glaze drizzle that’ll have you licking your fingers!
If you’re anything like me, you’ve had your fair share of pumpkin spice donuts from the big name brands. Trust me though, these beauties are in a league of their own. The decadent combination of crumbly topping and sweet glaze will take your donut experience to new heights.
Ready to transcend to a whole new level of donut deliciousness? Let’s get baking!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Spice Cake Mix. Acts as a simple but delicious base for our donuts. Not only does spice cake mix perfectly complement pumpkin but it adds a special touch of autumn in every bite.
Pumpkin Puree. The heart and soul of our donut recipe. Heck, they wouldn’t be pumpkin spice donuts without pumpkin would they? The puree gives our recipe that distinctive fall flavor and moist, tender texture.
Eggs & Melted Butter. These key ingredients act as binding agents – holding the donuts together and adding mouthfuls of richness to every bite you take.
Crumble Topping. This is the topping you didn’t know you needed. A scrumptious blend of sugar, flour, cinnamon, butter, and oats creates a crunchy texture that contrasts perfectly with the tender donut.
Glaze. The finishing touch. Like a sweet blanket, the combination of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla wraps the donuts in a heavenly touch of sweetness and a hint of elegance.
| Ingredient | Description |
|---|---|
| Spice Cake Mix | Delicious base with an autumn touch. |
| Pumpkin Puree | Distinctive fall flavor and moist texture. |
| Eggs & Melted Butter | Bind the donuts and add richness. |
| Crumble Topping | Crunchy texture for contrast. |
| Glaze | Sweet finish with a hint of elegance. |
Pumpkin Glazed Donuts with Crumble Topping – Step by Step
Preparation. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F.
Making the Crumble Topping. In a mixing bowl, you’re going to combine the ingredients to make the crumble topping.
Add the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, melted butter, and quick oats.
Mix them together until you achieve a crumbly texture. Once you’ve got it, set the mixture aside.
Crafting the Donut Batter. Now it’s time to make the batter for the donuts. Get another mixing bowl.
Add the spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, and the melted butter. Blend all of the ingredients together until they form a smooth batter.
Filling the Donut Pan. Once the batter is finished, transfer it to a resealable plastic bag so that you can pour it into the donut pan.
After the bag is full, snip one corner. Don’t overfill, going to about two-thirds full is ideal.
Adding the Crumble. Now, get the crumble and sprinkle it over the top of each donut. Spread it generously.
Once you’re done, lightly press it into the batter.
Baking to Perfection. Pop the donut pan in the oven and bake these beauties for about 10-12 minutes.
You can tell when they’re ready by touching them lightly. If they spring back, they’re done. Take them out of the oven and let them cool.
Drizzling the Glaze. While the donuts are cooling off, it’s time to make the glaze. To do it, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
Once the donuts are cooled off a little, drizzle the decadent glaze all over them!
Enjoy! Once the donuts are glazed, give them a few minutes to set. Once they have, dig in and enjoy your coffee shop quality experience!
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Preparation | Preheat oven to 350°F. |
| Crumble Topping | Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, butter, and oats until crumbly. Set aside. |
| Donut Batter | Blend spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, and melted butter into a smooth batter. |
| Filling the Pan | Transfer batter to a plastic bag, snip a corner, and fill donut pan two-thirds full. |
| Add Crumble | Sprinkle and press crumble onto batter in the pan. |
| Baking | Bake for 10-12 minutes until donuts spring back when touched. Let cool. |
| Glaze | Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled donuts. |
| Enjoy | Allow glaze to set for a few minutes, then enjoy your homemade treat. |
Pumpkin Glazed Donuts with Crumble Topping
Ingredients
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons quick oats
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, you’re going to combine the ingredients to make the crumble topping. Add the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, melted butter, and quick oats. Mix them together until you achieve a crumbly texture. Once you’ve got it, set the mixture aside.
- Now it’s time to make the batter for the donuts. Get another mixing bowl. Add the spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, and the melted butter. Blend all of the ingredients together until they form a smooth batter.
- Once the batter is finished, transfer it to a resealable plastic bag so that you can pour it into the donut pan. After the bag is full, snip one corner. Don’t overfill, going to about two-thirds full is ideal.
- Now, get the crumble and sprinkle it over the top of each donut. Spread it generously. Once you’re done, lightly press it into the batter.
- Pop the donut pan in the oven and bake these beauties for about 10-12 minutes. You can tell when they’re ready by touching them lightly. If they spring back, they’re done. Take them out of the oven and let them cool.
- While the donuts are cooling off, it’s time to make the glaze. To do it, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Once the donuts are cooled off a little, drizzle the decadent glaze all over them!
- Once the donuts are glazed, give them a few minutes to set. Once they have, dig in and enjoy your coffee shop quality experience!
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Hi! I’m Natalie, a writer and a dessert connoisseur. I’ve been baking since I could reach the kitchen counter and I’ve never looked back. I love creating new recipes and putting a healthy twist on classic desserts. I believe that a balanced life includes a little bit of sweetness. When I’m not writing or in the kitchen, I’m probably out running or enjoying a good cup of coffee at my favorite local café.
