Spooky Pumpkin Donuts for Halloween: A Frightfully Delicious Treat! Making these spooky pumpkin donuts is a fun and tasty way to celebrate Halloween! With their playful appearance and delicious pumpkin flavor, they are perfect for parties, for sharing treats, or simply to surprise your loved ones. Let’s combine the joy of cooking and the festive atmosphere of this season!
This recipe is ideal for the fall season, especially during the Halloween holidays.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 24
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
These donuts are prepared in the oven. You will need a donut or muffin mold (if you prefer).
- 9 oz pumpkin (cleaned without waste)
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (melted or 1/3 cup of vegetable oil)
- 4 eggs
- 1 packet baking powder (for desserts)
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste cinnamon (or orange zest)
Steps
Follow these simple steps to create spooky pumpkin donuts, creatively decorated!
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar, a pinch of salt, and cinnamon until you get a smooth and frothy mixture.
In another bowl, sift the flour and baking powder. Add the chopped pumpkin to the beaten egg mixture, then the powders. Finally, add the melted butter at room temperature or 1/3 cup of sunflower oil, mixing well until you get a smooth, lump-free orange mixture.
Pour into a greased and floured donut or muffin mold or sprayed with baking spray, filling 3/4 full.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool once baked.
Once cooled, melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in a small bowl. In another bowl, place the cocoa sprinkles.
Take one donut at a time, dip the top in the melted chocolate, and immediately pass it in the cocoa sprinkles. Place them on a serving plate.
With the chocolate still soft, attach the sugar eyes as you like. Put in the fridge for 30 minutes, until the chocolate hardens. Serve for breakfast, a snack, or a spooky party.
Storage:
The donuts can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Tips:
You can use white chocolate for an alternative decoration or add a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Variations:
Try replacing cinnamon with nutmeg or adding chocolate chips to the batter for an extra touch of sweetness!
Spooky Pumpkin Donuts for Halloween: A Frightfully Delicious Treat!
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use canned pumpkin?
Yes, canned pumpkin is a great alternative, but make sure to choose the one without added sugars.
Can the donuts be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze them undecorated. Simply defrost and decorate them before consumption.
How can I make the donuts scarier?
Besides the sugar eyes, you can add decorations like sugar or chocolate spiders to create a more creepy effect!
