Pumpkin Doughnuts with Chocolate Sauce

The ideal fall treat are these rich chocolate-covered pumpkin doughnuts. If you're craving something sweet, the blend of creamy chocolate and pumpkin spice will hit the spot.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Oil for frying
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Instructions:

In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350F 175C

Drop spoonfuls of the doughnut batter into the hot oil using a scoop or two spoons

Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side

Remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream

Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth

Dip each doughnut into the chocolate sauce, allowing any excess to drip off

Place on a wire rack to set

Optional: Dust the pumpkin doughnuts with powdered sugar before serving

Enjoy your Pumpkin Doughnuts with Chocolate Sauce!