FROSTED PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS

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Our three children grew pumpkins to sell. During harvest, it was time to make these scrumptious doughnuts. The orange frosting is super. -Connie Simon, Reed City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup evaporated milk
Oil for deep-fat frying
FROSTING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon evaporated milk
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in pumpkin and lemon juice. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to pumpkin mixture alternately with milk. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Roll to 3/8-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Combine frosting ingredients; dip tops of warm doughnuts into frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

The man that got his email back
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The doughnuts were a bit bland, but the frosting helped to give them some flavor.


Manatu Asi
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These doughnuts were the perfect fall treat! They were easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


ahmad abba
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The doughnuts were a bit too sugary for me, but my kids loved them.


Ben Colson
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I made these doughnuts for my family and they loved them! The doughnuts were light and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Leyla
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The doughnuts were a bit too dense for my liking, but the frosting was really good.


Leah Brooks
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These doughnuts were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making these again and again.


Babar Shahzad
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The doughnuts were a little dry, but the frosting helped to make up for it.


Moesha Mayers
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I followed the recipe exactly and the doughnuts turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness.


Mohsin Honey
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The doughnuts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was amazing.


Iurii Bodnarchuk
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These doughnuts were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.