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    Home » Easy Recipes » Desserts & Treats

    3 Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Donuts

    Published: May 1, 2025 · Modified: May 1, 2025 by Susan Moncrieff · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    These easy 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Donuts (made using a cake recipe) are so easy and take less than 30 minutes to make. They bake up soft, fluffy, and full of cozy fall flavor - perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet seasonal treat! They are also fun to decorate with a fall theme or colors!

    Pumpkin spice donuts arranged on a white plate for serving

    So many people have asked how to convert recipes to donuts. They love these 2 ingredient pumpkin muffins and these 3 ingredient Nutella pumpkin muffins. I've figured out the steps to make easy donuts (including the baking temperature and time for you)!

    Table of contents

    • Why I Love These Pumpkin Spice Donuts
    • 3 Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • FAQ About Pumpkin Spice Donuts
    • Storage Tips
    • Other Pumpkin Desserts and Treats
    • Recipe Printable

    Why I Love These Pumpkin Spice Donuts

    • Only three simple ingredients you likely already have.
    • No yeast, no frying - just mix, bake, and enjoy!
    • Perfect fluffy texture thanks to the cake mix and pumpkin combo.
    • Great for fall gatherings, brunches, or a cozy afternoon snack.
    • A fun and easy way to enjoy homemade donuts without a donut shop run (way less expensvie too)!

    3 Ingredients

    Ingredients for 3 ingredient pumpkin donuts which include Pumpkin Puree, Spice cake mix and an egg.

    Spice cake mix (15.25 oz box) - I like Betty Crocker but this will work with other brands, including store brands.
    Canned pumpkin (100% pure pumpkin, 15 oz can)
    1 Egg (helps the batter hold together and makes donuts a little fluffier)

    Instructions

    Step 1
    Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a donut pan with nonstick spray.

    Step 2
    In a large bowl, combine the spice cake mix, canned pumpkin and the egg. Stir until fully mixed.

    3 ingredient pumpkin spice donut batter in a glass bowl. Donut tin is beside the bowl.

    Step 3
    Spoon or pipe the batter evenly into your prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about ⅔ full.

    Donut pan filled with pumpkin spice batter before baking

    Step 4
    Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.

    Step 5
    Allow donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then gently remove and cool completely on a wire rack.

    Baked pumpkin donuts still in the donut tin, fresh out of the oven

    The donuts (above) on the right are how they look coming out of the oven. The donuts on the left have been flipped over. They are smoother because of the donut tin.

    Optional: Dust with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or drizzle with a simple glaze once cooled!

    Golden brown baked pumpkin donuts on a cooling rack with icing drizzle and sprinkles.

    FAQ About Pumpkin Spice Donuts

    Can I make these without a donut pan?

    Yes! You can pipe the batter into circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet, but the shape will be flatter. A donut pan gives the best results.

    What if I can’t find spice cake mix?

    You can use a yellow cake mix and add 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice to the batter. Here is my homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe.

    Do these donuts need a glaze?

    Not necessarily. They're delicious plain, but a light glaze or cinnamon sugar coating makes them extra special.

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    Storage Tips

    These are so easy, just make them when you need them. They keep well on the counter for about 3 days. If you do want to freeze some, wrap well and freeze for up to 2 months.

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    Pumpkin spice donuts arranged on a white plate for serving
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    Pumpkin Spice Donuts (3 Ingredient Cake Mix Recipe)

    These easy 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Donuts (made using a cake recipe) are so easy and take less than 30 minutes to make. They bake up soft, fluffy, and full of cozy fall flavor — perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet seasonal treat! They are also fun to decorate with a fall theme or colors!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 donuts
    Calories: 206Kcal
    Author: Susan Moncrieff

    Ingredients

    • 1 Package Spice Cake Mix 15.25 oz box
    • 15 oz Canned Pumpkin Use only 100% pumpkin
    • 1 large Egg

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a donut pan with nonstick spray.
    • In a large bowl, combine the spice cake mix, canned pumpkin and the egg. Stir until fully mixed.
    • Spoon or pipe the batter evenly into your prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about ⅔ full.
    • Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.
    • Allow donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then gently remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
    • Optional: Dust with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or drizzle with a simple glaze once cooled!

    Notes

    Storage Tips
    These are so easy, just make them when you need them. They keep well on the counter for about 3 days. If you do want to freeze some, wrap well and freeze for up to 2 months.

    FAQs

    Can I make these without a donut pan?  
    Yes, you can pipe the better into circles on a parchment lined baking sheet.  The shape will be flatter.  The donut pan will give best results. 
    What if I can’t find spice cake mix?  
    You can use a yellow cake mix and add 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice to the batter. Here is my homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe.
    Do the donuts need a glaze?  
    Not necessarily.  They are delicious plain but a light glaze and some sprinkles make them extra special.
     
     

    Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)

    Serving: 1donut | Calories: 206Kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 5539IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg

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    These pumpkin spice donuts are soft, flavorful, and made with just three ingredients! The perfect easy fall treat using cake mix. Title says 3 ingredient pumpkin donuts, easy fall dessert.

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