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carrot cake donuts on parchment paper.

Carrot Cake Donuts

Angelina Papanikolaou
Classic carrot cake meets a popular breakfast treat with this Carrot Cake Donuts recipe. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, these treats are perfect for any occasion, from breakfast to dessert, and are quick and easy to make in just one hour!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 donuts
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

  • Box Grater
  • Donut Pans
  • Hand mixer
  • Offset spatula

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 pound carrots about 2 medium, peeled and finely grated
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt full fat
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/4 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes for topping optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease donut pans and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp salt
  • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with sugar until pale. Add oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla.
    1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 2 tbsp oil, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp vanilla
  • Add half of the flour mixture to wet ingredients. Stir in grated carrots. Add remaining flour and mix until just combined.
    1/2 pound carrots
  • Spoon batter evenly into prepared donut pans and bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean.
  • Once baked, allow to cool slightly before inverting onto a cooling rack. Cool completely before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter on medium high speed with a hand mixer for 2-3 minutes. Add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
    4 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup powdered sugar
  • Use an offset spatula to frost cooled donuts and sprinkle with toasted coconut, if desired.
    1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes for topping

Notes

Storing: Any leftover donuts can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure they are completely cooled before storing.
Freezing: Freeze unfrosted donuts by wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and then placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before frosting and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 264mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 4564IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
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