Chai Spiced Pumpkin Donut Muffins Recipe
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat and Prep – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly with non-stick spray or butter. Avoid using paper liners if you want the “donut” crust to form on the sides of the muffins.
- Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients – In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. Ensuring these are well-combined helps distribute the spices evenly throughout the batter.
- Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well-incorporated.
- Step 4: Create the Batter – Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins tough instead of fluffy.
- Step 5: Bake to Perfection – Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
- Step 6: Prepare the Topping – While the muffins are cooling slightly, melt the butter in a small bowl. In another small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom for the chai-spiced coating.
- Step 7: Coat the Muffins – Remove a warm muffin from the tin. Dip the top and sides into the melted butter, then roll it in the spiced sugar mixture until fully coated. Repeat for all muffins and serve warm.