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Two-Ingredient Pumpkin Donuts

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These Two-Ingredient Pumpkin Donuts are soft, moist, and full of fall flavor — made simply with yellow cake mix and pumpkin puree. They bake in minutes, require no eggs or oil, and make a quick, cozy treat for any autumn day.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: About 12 donuts

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 oz) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the dry cake mix and pumpkin puree until smooth and well combined.
  3. Optional: Stir in spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor.
  4. Spoon or pipe batter into donut cavities, filling each about halfway.
  5. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until donuts spring back when lightly pressed.
  6. Let cool completely before topping with icing, powdered sugar, or caramel drizzle if desired.

Notes

  • Add 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for a spiced version.
  • Use a muffin tin if you don’t have a donut pan.
  • Donuts can be frozen plain and reheated in the microwave.
  • Mix in chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.
  • Check cake mix label to ensure it’s vegan if needed.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg