Being from New England, Rebecca loves all things autumnal. She grew up in Massachusetts and went on to live in North Carolina, Iowa, and Connecticut before settling in New Hampshire, where she now resides. Having studied American Gothic Literature in graduate school, she named The Doughty Doughnut after Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—combining her two favorite pastimes: reading and baking.

Pumpkin Cake

This pumpkin shaped cake is made with pumpkin puree and topped with orange buttercream frosting.
I’ve been dreaming about this pumpkin shaped cake recipe ever since I first noticed it in my favorite episode of Gilmore Girls, “A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving.” At the end of the episode, Lorelai and Rory return to Sookie’s house to find her happily drunk after Jackson and his family have deep fried the turkey, along
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Maple Frosted Donuts

A dozen maple frosted donuts with sprinkles are on display for this recipe.
Maple frosted donuts are the perfect November breakfast item. Topped with a delicious maple icing, this recipe will suit your late-fall cravings. The dough is made with buttermilk and cake flour, both of which make the inside of these donuts tender and soft. At the same time, the butter-flavored shortening gives them a nice crispy
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Pumpkin Pancakes

These pumpkin pancakes are topped with maple cinnamon butter and real maple syrup.
Pumpkin pancakes are perfect for weekend breakfasts in November. These ones are topped with maple cinnamon butter and real maple syrup, giving them all of those late-fall flavors you crave as Thanksgiving approaches. If you’ve ever wondered how to make homemade pumpkin pancakes from scratch, it’s a lot easier than you may think. It won’t
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Mini Pumpkin Spice Scones

Over a dozen mini pumpkin spice scones, topped with icing, are on display.
These mini pumpkin scones may remind you of the ones they serve at Starbucks, though you may come to find that you like these ones even better! Topped with two different types of icing, these scones are simply scrumptious. Mini scones are great because they can be eaten as a snack—though you’ll probably have a
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Pumpkin Frosted Halloween Donuts

Pumpkin frosted Halloween donuts garnished with Halloween sprinkles.
These pumpkin frosted donuts, topped with Halloween sprinkles (or jimmies, as we say here in New England), simply scream October! Be warned: these donuts are very sweet. You will be put into a sugar coma of trick-or-treat night proportions if you indulge in more than one at a time. That being said, they are so
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Giant Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart

A giant homemade brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tart is on display after the recipe is completed.
This homemade giant brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tart recipe will instantly help you channel your inner Lorelai and Rory Gilmore. On Gilmore Girls, Pop-Tarts are seen in abundance. They’re almost as iconic as Luke’s coffee and cheeseburgers. In season 1 episode 20 “P.S. I Lo…”, Emily asks Rory what she usually eats for breakfast, to which
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Apple Cider Donuts

These fried apple cider donuts are topped with maple sugar and glaze.
I couldn’t let apple picking season go by without making apple cider donuts. While I do love making baked donuts, these ones are fried and absolutely delicious. An autumn classic, this apple cider donut recipe will be your go-to every fall. They’re crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. The maple
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns

Pumpkin cinnamon buns with pumpkin frosting, ready to be served on a Rae Dunn Halloween plate.
These pumpkin cinnamon buns are what October morning dreams are made of. They’re soft, gooey, doughy, and delicious. Both the filling and the cream cheese frosting are packed with pumpkiny goodness. You truly won’t be able to stop yourself from having more than one. This recipe consists of three parts: the dough, the filling, and
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Mini Apple Bundt Cakes

Mini apple bundt cakes with maple glaze are displayed next to a bowl of apples.
This mini apple bundt cake recipe is perfect for sweater weather. In New England, the end of September means one thing—apple picking season! If you find yourself with a half bushel of fresh apples in your house after a trip to the farm, then it’s time to start baking. These mini bundt cakes are made
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