Description
Celebrate National Donut Day with these delectable Carrot Cake Donuts! Bursting with the irresistible flavors of sweet carrots and warm spices, each fluffy donut is topped with a creamy glaze that makes every bite a delightful experience. Perfect for brunch or an afternoon treat, these donuts are easy to make and sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a donut pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, grated carrots, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing for better texture.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan about two-thirds full. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled donuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg