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Sophia Martinez

Carrot Cake Donuts Recipe - Easy Homemade Treat

These moist and fluffy Carrot Cake Donuts are a delightful homemade treat perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Featuring a luscious cream cheese frosting that's a classic match for carrot cake flavors, this recipe is both quick and simple to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 241

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c flour
  • 1 egg
  • ½ c milk
  • 2 T butter melted, slightly cooled
  • ⅓ c Greek Yogurt or sour cream
  • ½ c sugar
  • ½ c shredded carrots, packed
  • 2-3 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 4 T unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ – 2 c powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt

Method
 

  1. Set your oven to 350°F to start warming. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, egg, sugar, vanilla extract, melted butter, and Greek yogurt until smooth. In another bowl, mix together the flour, sea salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add the dry mix into the wet ingredients gently and fold in the shredded carrots. Spoon or pipe the batter into a greased donut pan filling each cavity about two-thirds full. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. While baking, beat cream cheese with softened butter using an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in vanilla and sea salt, then gradually add powdered sugar half a cup at a time until the frosting reaches your preferred sweetness and thickness. Let the donuts cool completely before applying the frosting. Keep them stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days for best taste.

Notes

  • If a donut pan isn’t available, bake the batter in a muffin tin, adding about 5 more minutes to the baking time and checking doneness with a toothpick. Fill donut cavities no more than two-thirds full to allow for rising and achieve a nice rounded top. You can substitute all-purpose gluten-free flour 1:1 if necessary, using brands like King Arthur or Bob’s Red Mill.