Frosted Pumpkin Doughnuts

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Frosted Pumpkin Doughnuts
50 min.
36
254kcal

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Start the day off right with these delightful Frosted Pumpkin Doughnuts, a vegetarian-friendly treat that's perfect for your morning meal, brunch, or a cozy breakfast. With a rich, pumpkin-infused flavor and a smooth, citrusy glaze, these doughnuts are sure to impress your family and friends. Best of all, they're ready in just 50 minutes and serve up to 36 people, making them an excellent choice for gatherings or to enjoy throughout the week.

Each doughnut boasts a satisfying 254 calories, providing a balanced blend of protein, fat, and carbohydrates to kickstart your day. The recipe calls for a delightful array of ingredients, including canned pumpkin, confectioners' sugar, all-purpose flour, and a hint of lemon juice, among others. The doughnut batter is refrigerated for two hours to ensure a tender, flavorful bite, while the orange-infused frosting adds a tangy, sweet finish.

To create these delicious Frosted Pumpkin Doughnuts, you'll need just a few essential pieces of equipment: a large bowl, a frying pan, and paper towels for draining. With minimal effort and a few simple steps, you'll be enjoying these scrumptious, pumpkin-packed doughnuts in no time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a casual cook, these frosted pumpkin doughnuts are sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • tablespoons butter softened
  • cup pumpkin puree canned
  • cups powdered sugar 
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoon evaporated milk 
  • 4.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 36 servings cooking oil for deep-fat frying
  • tablespoons orange juice 
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in pumpkin and lemon juice.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to pumpkin mixture alternately with milk. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times.
  4. Roll to 3/8-in. thickness.
  5. Cut with a lightly floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter.
  6. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry , a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides.
  7. Drain on paper towels.
  8. Combine frosting ingredients; spread over cooled doughnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories254kcal
Protein3.18%
Fat52.83%
Carbs43.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.5
Glycemic Load
12.62
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
4.9373912992685%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.17mg
Naringenin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:253.78kcal
12.69%
Fat:15.1g
23.23%
Saturated Fat:1.57g
9.8%
Carbohydrates:28.29g
9.43%
Net Carbohydrates:27.64g
10.05%
Sugar:15.74g
17.49%
Cholesterol:10.89mg
3.63%
Sodium:96.1mg
4.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.04g
4.09%
Vitamin A:1095.04IU
21.9%
Vitamin E:2.58mg
17.18%
Vitamin K:11.19µg
10.66%
Selenium:6.19µg
8.84%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.44%
Folate:31.02µg
7.76%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.2%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.71%
Iron:0.9mg
5.01%
Vitamin B3:0.96mg
4.78%
Phosphorus:30.28mg
3.03%
Fiber:0.65g
2.6%
Calcium:20.54mg
2.05%
Copper:0.03mg
1.68%
Magnesium:5.68mg
1.42%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.39%
Vitamin C:1mg
1.22%
Potassium:38.58mg
1.1%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.07%
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