Pumpkin Crumb Cake Donuts

Recipe Tips

Pan Preparation & Oven Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your donut pan by spraying it with oil. For an extra nonstick surface, lightly coat the pan with a thin layer of oil and then sprinkle with flour, tapping out the excess. Alternatively, use a donut pan liner if you prefer.

Creating the Crumb Mixture: Prepare your crumb topping ahead of time and set it aside. This mixture will provide a delicious, crunchy contrast to the soft donut.
Ingredient Swap Tip: If you’d like to experiment, try adding a handful of chopped nuts or a pinch of brown sugar to the crumb for added texture and sweetness.

Dry Ingredients Assembly: In a large bowl, whisk together your flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This step is key to evenly distributing the spices throughout the batter.
Ingredient Swap Tip: For a different flavor profile, consider substituting a portion of the flour with whole wheat flour for extra fiber, or use a gluten-free flour blend if needed.

Mixing the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, melted butter, egg, milk, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Ingredient Swap Tip: For a dairy-free version, swap Greek yogurt with a plant-based alternative and use a non-dairy milk, such as almond or oat milk.

Batter Assembly & Piping: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Transfer the batter into a ziplock bag, snip off the tip, and pipe it into your prepared donut pan.
Additional Tip: Piping the batter helps create a uniform shape and ensures that the donuts bake evenly.

Baking & Finishing Touches: Top each piped donut with your prepared crumb mixture. Bake on the center rack for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. After baking, allow the donuts to cool slightly before topping with your desired icing or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Additional Tip: Keep an eye on the donuts as they bake to avoid overbaking, which can dry them out. A shorter bake time may be preferable if you like a softer, more cake-like texture.

Refrigerate: Once completely cooled, store the donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Reheat: To enjoy later, warm the donuts in the microwave for about 15–20 seconds or in a preheated oven at 300°F for a few minutes to restore their soft texture

Freeze: For longer storage of pumpkin crumb cake donuts freeze the donuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. They can be stored for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven directly from frozen for best results.