Warm pumpkin spice, a tender crumb, and a glossy honey glaze — these baked donuts deliver serious fall-bakery energy straight from your own oven. The batter comes together with almond flour and tapioca starch as the base, which gives each ring a soft, slightly chewy texture without any of the processed additives that sneak into store-bought versions. Carrageenan is a common thickener and stabilizer found in packaged baked goods and dairy-based glazes, but every ingredient here is straightforward and clean — pumpkin purée, eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and real spices. The glaze is just honey, coconut oil, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt whisked together until glossy, so there's nothing hidden in that shiny finish either. Apple cider vinegar in the batter works with the baking soda to give the donuts a gentle lift, keeping them light rather than dense. Piping the batter into the pan makes filling the cavities neat and easy, and the whole process is genuinely approachable even if you don't bake often. These are the kind of donuts that disappear fast, so you might want to plan for a double batch.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease all 6 cavities of a donut pan with a small amount of coconut oil.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined with no lumps.
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