Creating Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts can be a fun and effortless process if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Fill Pan: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or zip-top bag, cutting a small hole in one corner. Pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about ¾ full.
6. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer the donuts to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Add Toppings: Once cooled, you can dip the donuts in a glaze or sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

By following these easy steps, you’ll produce delightful donuts that can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later!