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Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Doughnuts

Delightful doughnuts that combine cheesecake richness with comforting pumpkin spice flavors, perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Doughnut Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cups canned pumpkin
  • 0.25 cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the sugar, canned pumpkin, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until it’s smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until they are just blended.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
Baking
  1. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Let the doughnuts cool completely before glazing them.
Glazing
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to the cream cheese; mix until it is smooth and spreadable.
  3. Dip the cooled doughnuts into the glaze or spread the glaze on top.
  4. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use softened cream cheese. You can substitute fresh pumpkin for canned for a richer flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerate for up to a week. You can freeze the doughnuts for up to three months.