Baked Carrot Cake Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Baked Carrot Cake Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting
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These Baked Carrot Cake Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting are a real treat! They are healthier than traditional donuts and perfect for a Spring brunch or Easter dessert. Incredibly moist and flavourful!
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Ingredients
Donuts:
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- ¼ cup oil
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded carrots about 2 large carrots
- 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of nutmeg
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese ½ package
- ¼ cup softened unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
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Instructions
Donuts:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and spray donut pans with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together ¼ cup melted unsalted butter and ¼ cup oil. Whisk in ¾ cup sugar until combined.
- Add 1 cup milk, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and whisk until combined. Stir in 2 cups shredded carrots.
- Add 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and pinch of nutmeg. Stir until combined.
- Spoon batter into prepared pans or use a large piping bag, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat together 4 ounces softened cream cheese, ¼ cup softened unsalted butter, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract on high speed until smooth. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
- Spread the frosting on cooled donuts and decorate as desired (I used toasted coconut!). Serve.
- Leftovers may be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
121mg
(5%)
Potassium
100mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
265IU
(5%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14donuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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