Baked Carrot Cake Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting

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5

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    14 donuts

  • Calories

    277 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Baked Carrot Cake Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting

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

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Donuts:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 egg large
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups carrot about 2 large carrots, shredded
  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch nutmeg

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese ½ package, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Donuts:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and spray donut pans with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together ¼ cup melted unsalted butter and ¼ cup oil. Whisk in ¾ cup sugar until combined.
  3. Add 1 cup milk, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and whisk until combined. Stir in 2 cups shredded carrots.
  4. 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.
  5. Spoon batter into prepared pans or use a large piping bag, filling about 3/4 full.
  6. 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Spread the frosting on cooled donuts and decorate as desired (I used toasted coconut!). Serve.
  3. 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 (2%) 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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