1-Preheat and Prep: Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F (177°C) and greasing your donut pan to avoid any sticking issues. Gather all your ingredients to keep things organized and flowing.

2-Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. This step ensures all the flavors blend evenly for that perfect spiced taste.

3-Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. This mixture brings in the moisture and richness that makes these donuts so tender.

4-Bring It All Together: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ones, stirring just until no flour pockets remain. Avoid over-mixing to keep the donuts light and fluffy, not tough.

5-Bake the Donuts: Fill the donut pan cavities halfway using a spoon or pipe the batter from a zip-top bag with a corner cut off. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly browned and spring back when touched.

6-Cool and Ice: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 2 minutes, then move them to a rack. For the icing, simmer the butter, brown sugar, and milk until smooth, then whisk in vanilla, confectioners’ sugar, and a pinch of salt. Dip the warm donuts into the icing and add toppings if you like.