Soft Moist Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease an 8-hole doughnut pan and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and spices together (dry mix). In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, oil, pumpkin puree, applesauce (or egg) and vanilla. Whisk to combine.

Add the wet mix to the dry. Using a silicone spatula, fold into a smooth batter. Transfer batter to a pastry bag and fill each doughnut cavity with the batter.

Bake for 12 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and let it cool off on a wire rack.

For the glaze, in a small glass bowl, combine confectioners sugar with milk and vanilla bean paste and whisk until smooth. When doughnuts are cool, spoon about 1 tablespoon of glaze over the top of each doughnut. Allow glaze to set before serving