Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin puree. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp salt. 1 tsp ground cinnamon. 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg. 1/4 tsp ground cloves. 1/4 tsp ground ginger. 1/4 cup buttermilk. 2 large eggs. 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. 1 tsp vanilla extract. Oil for frying. For Cinnamon Sugar Coating:. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350F 175C. Using a piping bag or a spoon, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry the donuts for about 2-3 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the donuts from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil. In a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating. Roll each donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture while they are still warm. Serve the delicious cinnamon sugar pumpkin cake donuts warm and enjoy!