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Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts, these are the BEST!

Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts with cinnamon sugar coating are the perfect treat for fall! This recipe is so good, it actually got me a date!  That’s right, I made them for a party and a handsome boy said they were too good to be homemade, they had to be from a bakery.  Then I told him I baked for a living and he believed that I really made them.  Well okay, okay he hasn’t asked me out yet.  But he did get my number and I’m crossing my fingers!

I’ve made these doughnuts three times in the last two weeks, so I knew I had to post them!  Not only did they get me an introduction to dapper young man but they’re also so good I ate nearly half of the first batch I ever made!  Oops!

(Scroll down to the bottom to hear about the KitchenAid mixer giveaway!)

Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts, these are the BEST!

You can dip these in a glaze or frost them with maple or cream cheese frosting but I liked the cinnamon sugar because it saved me a few calories 🙂 Plus, they just looked so perfect!  You can even serve them with a scoop of ice cream and really make a decadent dessert out of it.

I used this doughnut pan and I love it! baking doughnuts is so fun and everyone’s always shocked to learn that I actually made them when I show up with a plate stacked high of perfectly fluffy doughnuts.

Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts, these are the BEST!

You can coat them in cinnamon sugar however you want, but I decided just to do it in a casserole dish, which meant using extra cinnamon-sugar.

Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts, these are the BEST!

Yum… I could hardly keep away from these as they cooled. And I did sneak one… maybe two before the photo shoot.

Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts, these are the BEST!

Really craving these and a big fuzzy blanket right about now.

Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts, these are the BEST!

Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts, these are the BEST!
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Pumpkin Doughnuts

Servings 14 -16 doughnuts

Ingredients

  • 2 C. flour make sure you don't pack it, spoon it into the measuring cups
  • 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice or 2 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 3/4 C. sugar
  • 3/4 C. packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 C. oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 C. canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • COATING:
  • 1/3 C. sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 360 degrees and grease doughnut pans.
  2. 2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. 3. In a separate bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin and vanilla extract.
  4. 4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir. Don't over mix.
  5. 5. Fill doughnut pans 3/4 full (I used a piping bag to fill mine) and bake for 12-16 minutes or until an inserted toothpick of knife comes out clean.
  6. 6. Coat hot doughnuts in cinnamon-sugar mixture by either placing cinnamon-sugar in a bag with a hot doughnut and shake. Or I doubled the amount of cinnamon sugar and put mine in a casserole pan and turned my doughnuts out of the pan into it and continued flipping the doughnuts until coated.
  7. 7. Let cool and keep on cookie racks! When I put mine in a tupperware the cinnamon sugar soaked up into the cake, so I kept mine on the countertop on cookie racks instead!

Okay, now about this giveaway…. Because this week marks 5 years of blogging I’m giving away a 5 qt KitchenAid Stand Mixer to one of you lucky readers! As for color, you’ll have about 10 colors to pick from and if you win I’ll send you that list!

KitchenAid Giveaway

 How to Enter:

1. Comment on this blog post telling me which of my recipes you would first make with your fabulous KitchenAid mixer!

For Additional Entries:

2. Pin any of my recipes to pinterest and comment telling me which recipe you pinned, make sure you make separate comments for each! (You can do this Pinterest entry up to 7 times!) Here’s some of my favorite recipes right now…

Pumpkin Dump Cake

Cute Reese’s Pieces Turkey Cupcakes

Skeleton Cupcakes

Frankenstein Cupcakes

Wicked Witch Cupcakes

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes

3. Share links to my recipes on Facebook and comment here telling me which one you shared! (Up to 3 times)

Giveaway closes on October 20, 2015 at 11:59 midnight MDT.  Must be 18 or older to enter and have a continental US mailing address.  This giveaway is not associated with KitchenAid, Pinterest, Facebook or anyone but me. Because I’m paying for this gift as a small thank you to all your support! 🙂  Best of luck!  The winner will be picked by a random number generator!
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  9. Yanet says

    Hey Lizzy! I love your strawberry lemonade cupcakes. Using the freeze dried strawberries in the frosting was such a hit with everyone who tried them. That’s what I would make if I won the mixer. I’m also pinning these donuts to make soon! They sound delish! Keep those fall recipes coming!

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  36. Morgan Maughan says

    Oh my goodness, I LOVE every recipe of yours I have ever tried! They are fabulous!! My all time favorite though is an okay… I love the blueberry pancake cupcakes! That would absolutely be the first one that I make in it! (Followed by the snicker doodle cupcakes)

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    • Morgan Maughan says

      Haha, I totally have typos in this!! It is not an okay, they are fabulous! Love the blueberry pancake cupcakes!!!

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  49. Val Donaldson says

    I love all the pumpkin recipes, but I’ve never made donuts so Pumpkin Donuts would be the first thing I made with a Kitchen Aid. That would be awesome!

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  50. Jennifer Arzberger says

    If I won the amazing mixed I would make everything but I think I will start with the pumpkin cream cheese bread. That looks so good!

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  53. Carmie says

    I have made a few of your cupcakes and have loved them, but I haven’t had a lot of experience with donuts. And I love pumpkin! So I am going to go get one of the pans, and plan on trying these donuts, hopefully with one of your new mixers! 🙂

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    • Angela Welsh says

      I totally forgot to mention the name of the recipe…lol. My first FB share was the Cute Garden Carrot Cupcakes.

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  72. Kim says

    I would make these donuts, they look so good! orrr coconut nutella cupcakes (i just got a HUGE jar of nutella for my bday!)

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  74. Mauren says

    At this point I’d say I would make these pumpkin doughnuts first. They look amazing!! Not only are they pumpkin (yum!) but I love that they’re baked, too! Now to get one of those pans and get to cooking. 🙂

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  76. Mauren says

    Pinned the turkey cupcakes. I made them last year by the way and they were a big hit. Apparently I didn’t pin them though so now I’ll be able to find them easier next time. 🙂

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  84. Lizzy Wheatley says

    Yummy! These look good. If I won the kitchen aid I’d make your almond joy cupcakes first because I love coconut’ and chocolate….

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  85. Brenna Ferney says

    The first thing I would make are those ADORABLE frankenstein cupcakes. Those are so cute. I am a sucker for anything Halloween themed!

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  86. Mauren says

    On FB I shared the pumpkin cream cheese bread.

    Btw, for all 3 things shared, I used the link at the top of the recipe page to post to FB. However, when I looked at the link on my own FB page they all showed the picture of the pumpkin patch cupcakes, but that’s not the photo that showed in the FB page button. I have no idea how to fix it, but thought I’d let you know so you could have someone who does fix it. 🙂

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  95. Eva says

    Hey Lizzy ~ Pinned and posted to my FB page the……PUMPKIN doughnuts and went to Amazon to purchase the pan — thanks for the direct to product, cannot wait to try. Would also LOVE baking these up with my new PINK Kitchenaid Mixer (fingers crossed) — thank you for sharing your super SWEET stories — fingers crossed you get a phone call too 😉 !!

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  118. Teri says

    Earlier this month, (when you posted it) I made the Pumpkin Dump cake, it was amazing!!! I shared it on our family site on FB……I am going to make it again for Thanksgiving…….. I would for sure like to try the Pumpkin Doughnuts with my new awesome Kitchen aid mixer………I think that is a great recipe to bake them instead of frying…………..thanks for all your recipes!!!!!

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  145. Kate H. says

    If I win the mixer I would make the PUMPKIN DONUTS first! With Fall in the air, how can you not indulge in a little seasonal treat?? Thank you so much for sharing all your delicious recipes, Lizzy!

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  169. Kate H. says

    I just shared your Pumpkin Eggnog Cupcakes recipe on Facebook 🙂

    Can you tell I’d really love to win that mixer?

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  171. Abigail Hulme says

    I love this so much!! You are the greatest for doing this! I love seeing all the things you make and wish I was as good at baking as you!

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  207. Dawn Maderak says

    I would make the yummy Rocky Road Cake and probably eat half of it after it was frosted. With a glass of milk

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  211. Kiki says

    With a brand-new mixer, the Mexican hot chocolate cupcakes come to mind. Thanks for the chance, and congrats to the future winner!

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  213. Christy Richter says

    I Love, and pin EVERYTHING you post but the first thing I would make with a new Kitchenaid Mixer would have to be your Red Velvet 4th of July Cupcakes.

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  222. Cindy H says

    I would definitely make the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread! In fact, I’m going to make it whether I win or not. Except I will make it gluten free. I pinned this particular recipe because it looks so good that I want everyone to be able to make it! Thanks for the recipe!
    ~ Cindy

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  227. Bridget F says

    The first thing I would make would be the Eggnog Cranberry Bread (oldie, but sounds amazing)! I’ve been jealous of my sister every since joining with other family members to buy her this kind of mixer for a wedding gift, now it could be my turn 🙂

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  239. Phyllis says

    If I had a doughnut pan, I would be commenting from the kitchen as I opened a can of pumpkin! I will be trying several. Thanks for the yummy recipes! (He’s a fool if he doesn’t call!)

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  270. Leslie Syme says

    I would make the lemon cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
    Um, maybe I would make the andes mint ones.
    I really don’t know what one would be first because you have too many delicious recipes that I love!

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  272. Jaqui says

    The caramel apple coffee cake is looking pretty tasty right now. Congrats on 5 years and thanks for a fun give away.

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  284. Irene Robberts says

    I will definitely try your pumpkin doughnuts – because I have tried the others and that’s
    only one word: fabulous delicious. Even my grandson loves Oumies bake lately. This pumpkin doughnuts will be a nutritional snack for school. Other children will envy him

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  286. Patti says

    I would make the cute Frankie cupcakes. In fact, I am making them for an Empty Nesters party on Saturday. I’ve already made the eyes and neck bolts. I pin your recipes constantly because the never fail to turn out tasty and beautiful!

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  348. Carol Schlitt says

    I would make the pumpkin dump cake. I pinned to my Pintrest “Fall Baking Board” the Pumpkin Dump Cake and the Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes.

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  350. Nancy Norris says

    Lizzy, I pinned these awesome donuts. The last pan is still in the oven and I could not wait to tell you just how awesome they are! I have already eaten 3 of them……out of this world! If I won the mixer, I would use it to make more of your wonderful recipes. I use them every week!

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  359. Jessica Durrant says

    I would make these pumpkin donuts or your chocolate raspberry cupcakes if I won the kitchen aid mixer! So delicious!

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  394. Lauren says

    Ooh! If I won the mixer I’d for SURE make your blueberry lemon cupcakes because they’re my FAVE! I’d also have to make these donuts because PUMPKIN.

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  397. Wendy McMurray says

    I would make your Double Chocolate Reece’s Pieces Cupcakes. I love baking and have always wanted a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer!!

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  398. Michal says

    Amazing giveaway! I love your blog! I have been disappointed with many food bloggers, but your recipes never disappoint!!

    If I was to win, I would love to try your Frankenstein cup cakes. So cute!

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  401. Lindsey says

    I would make your wicked witch cupcakes but I have also been eyeing the raspberry lemonade cupcakes for a while now too!

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  403. Heather says

    The first recipe I would make would be the raspberry hot chocolate cup cakes with marshmallow filling. Your cup cakes are so gorgeous and it makes me jealous because I’ve always wanted to start baking cup cakes like the ones you post.

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  405. Erin Rickenbach says

    I’m soo glad I started following you on instagram! All of your recipes look unreal. I’m a huge fan of peanut butter, so I would probably make the reeses cookies!

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  407. Melissa says

    Entry #2: I pinned the Almond Joy Cupcake, too! Tho, I pinned it to a private board — I hope that doesn’t disqualify my entry….

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  411. Amberlee Gandy says

    The first recipe I would make with this mixer would be the snickers cupcakes that you recently posted! I have never tried a candy bar cupcake, but you post a lot of different ones and I would love to try snickers in cupcake form!

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  412. Chamor Thomas says

    So hard to choose but I would love to make your Million Dollar Cinnamon Rolls with my new KitchenAid mixer!

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  413. Jacqui says

    I would make the pumpkin doughnuts in the mixer first! They look amazing!! I have a whole list of what I’d make next!

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  415. Chantelle Taylor says

    On my way to the store to buy ingredients for the reese’s pieces choc. chip cookies! love love love your recipes! Make them for girls night all of the time 🙂

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  440. Ruth says

    Oh man, I have to choose one recipe to start with :), well, I think I would go with the caramel apple coffee cake…with the eggnog cranberry bread right after 🙂

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  452. Ruth says

    I just wanted to say thank you for this wonderful giveaway, all your great recipes are enough, this is just so wonderful of you to do on top of all the rest!!! 🙂

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  453. Emily Camero says

    I know my chances are slim, but why not! I adore your photos and I think the dessert that look bomb to make with this bad boy would be your pumpkin cream cheese swilr bread! looks delish.

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  456. Heidi S. says

    We love your Costco muffin recipe. I have made it several times as a birthday request!! They freeze great too. I am always up for making another batch.

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  464. Rae says

    Just found you on Instagram and I’m already addicted. Definitely making these today!
    Your Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cake would be next on that beautiful Kitchen Aid mixer.

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  474. Staci says

    I am making your pumpkin snickerdoodle cupcake today!! Wish I had that new KitchenAid to use!! 😀 Thanks for all the great recipes!!!!

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  490. Christine says

    I pinned your pumpkin doughnut recipe; however I cheated and already made them. TWICE!! They are so delicious, my doughnut connoisseur of a husband even loved them, which is saying a lot!! Simple to make and absolutely delicious!

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  497. Mare S says

    Since halloween is approaching, I’d make the wicked witch cupcakes with the mixer if I won (I’m gonna make them anyway)

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  504. Kelley says

    The first thing I would make is the Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll cake with Maple Glaze! As a matter of fact, I don’t think I can wait…I have to make that ASAP! It looks so good!

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  541. Debbie F says

    I would try ALL the cup cakes. I bake a lot for bake sales and charity my very old mixer is not a mix master and my 10 speeds are down to slow and medium. Can’t wait to do as many of the Halloween cup cakes as I can.

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  542. Debbie F says

    would like to try pumpkin donuts but do not have right pan. Cup Cakes are my thing and can’t wait to try a few of these ideas. I own a very old Oster mixer that had 10 speeds and now only has 2. Love to bake for others who can’t or don’t have time.

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  543. Debbie F says

    would make spider cupcakes. I have a party to go to and would love to take these as pass around dish. I bake a lot for other people and charity events. My Oster mixer is very old and not working very well.

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  621. Sarah says

    I would definitely make these pumpkin donuts first! These look AMAZING! YUM! I also pinned the Pumpkin Dump cake which I would DEFINITELY make as well 🙂 This is such an amazing giveaway, I would LOVE to win since I LOVE baking so much!! 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity!! Please enter me!!!

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  632. Stephanie G. says

    I’ve been yearning to make your Cranberry Eggnog bread, so, since the holidays are coming up, I would make that!

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  638. Jeanmarie says

    I’m gonna whip up a batch of your pumpkin donuts with my new mixer…AND some cream cheese frosting,too…and enjoy them with a cup of hot cider

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  641. Calley says

    I shared ur pumpkin donut recipe on Facebook and I would make ur pumpkin cream cheese bread first….but only because I would need to buy a donut pan first! Great blog…I love seeing ur posts in my feed!

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  643. caitlin says

    my grandmother had a bread recipe she used to make all the time. I think that would have to be the first recipe I made if I won the mixer 🙂

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  644. Lindsay Coon says

    I am a sucker for anything pumpkin, if I were using a new mixer I would definitely be making these donuts first! I’ve never seen a recipe for pumpkin donuts before. Realistically I’d probably have to make three batches because the first two would go “missing.” In my stomach.

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  647. V Clarkson says

    Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes are definitely on my list to bake and its the first thing I would make if I won. What an inspiration!

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  672. Christine Hayes says

    I’ve dreamed of having one of their mixers for years! I would make these pumpkin doughnuts for my nephews. They LOVE doughnuts!

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  674. Amy B. says

    The baked pumpkin donuts sound fabulous. Okay, I’ll probably make them before the giveaway winner is announced, but I could certainly make them again with the new mixer. 🙂

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  676. Judy G says

    I pinned, posted and will definitely be trying the Baked Pumpkin Donuts. These sound so good I may even be able to get my very picky DH to try them.

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  679. Connie says

    I just bought this same pan from Amazon last week! We tried the recipe that it came with right away, but pumpkin doughnuts was the reason why I bought it! Thanks so much for this recipe!

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  680. Kelli Harmon says

    If I got the Kitchen Aid mixer, I would definitely make the chocolate chip cupcakes first! I have made them once and they were AMAZING! Your blog has been inspiring for baking and I always go there for fun ideas!

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  685. Lindsay says

    Right now, I’m trying to figure out how many of those pumpkin doughnuts I need to make to give them to everyone who will LOVE them! So that would be first on my list for my new mixer. 🙂

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  686. Melissa says

    Hi, Lizzy, I have loved every recipe I have made from your Web site and books. I even got my library to order both books so that others could enjoy them too. My son loves the pink lemonade cupcakes. I loved the wicked witch cupcakes. They were fabulous. Everyone loved them at the Halloween party at church. Thanks for the recipes.you are an inspiration to me.

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  689. Nancy Long says

    My next indulgence will be the Pumpkin Cream Cheese dump cake! It looks too good not to try. My kids will be my guinea pig but I’m sure it will be a big hit. I also might make it for church. We have a “Me oh my it’s pie night” the night before Thanksgiving and I may just make it for that night and give everyone a treat!! Here is my Pinterest page:
    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/215187688423094826/

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  690. Julie Streeter says

    I have made lots of your recipes in the past, right now I have my eye on the pumpkin doughnuts!!
    I just shared the Pumpkin doughnuts on my FB wall!
    I love that you share your recipes with us, your readers!!
    Julie~

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  694. Devan C. says

    I would make the Frankenstein cupcakes for my Kindergarten students and staff! 🙂 🙂 So far they LOVE anything and everything I bake (thanks to your website)!

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  706. Danielle says

    I would make game day dounuts i have a special needs sons his face lights up when he watches football with his father i am definitely going to make theses dounts to make the game that much more memorable for him

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  709. Judy Ashdown says

    5 stars
    Made these and they are terrific, I love cake donuts and am forever buying from tim hortons. they were very easy I did get 18 from the recipe and froze 12. I defrost and put in toaster for few minutes and leave to dry out. OMG can you see me doing my happy dance. thanks for great recipe

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