Description

These Spiced Sweet Potato Doughnuts combine the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Baked to perfection, they offer a moist, fluffy texture without the need for frying. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a delightful afternoon treat, these doughnuts are easy to prepare and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with a wholesome twist.

Ingredients

Scale

Sweet Potato Mixture

1 cup sweet potatoes – Cooked and mashed (about 1 medium sweet potato)

Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar – packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking powder

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

For Finishing

Powdered sugar – For dusting

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth, setting them aside to cool slightly.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and baking powder thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and spices.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil or melted butter. Stir in the mashed sweet potatoes until fully incorporated.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the wet sweet potato mixture to the dry ingredients, gently stirring until just combined to form the doughnut batter without overmixing to maintain fluffiness.
Fill the Doughnut Pan: Lightly grease your doughnut pan to prevent sticking. Fill each cavity about two-thirds full with the batter to allow space for rising during baking.
Bake the Doughnuts: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the doughnuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Finish: Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing them. Dust with powdered sugar or apply a glaze of your choice to finish.

Notes

Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the doughnuts tender.
You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
Ensure the sweet potatoes are cooled slightly before mixing to prevent cooking the eggs in the batter.
Use a toothpick to check doneness; it should come out clean when the doughnuts are fully baked.
For added flavor, consider glazing the doughnuts with a simple cinnamon glaze instead of powdered sugar.