Behold, my friends:

These are pumpkin donuts.  Yes, you heard me right.  Pure pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, buttermilk, (plus a few…) lovingly bubbled in oil.

Take a closer look:

Now, I’m not a big fan of cake donuts; I never have been.  But these, well, I may never buy a donut ever again.  Great plain, though with a little dusting of cinnamon sugar, these are the most delicious dessert I’ve had in months.  Oh Halloween, the donut-holey plans I have for you…