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Carrot Cake Doughnuts


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 12 doughnuts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and moist carrot cake doughnuts topped with cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
  • 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease two six-cavity doughnut pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully incorporated then beat in the sour cream.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture then stir in the carrots, raisins, and 1/4 cup walnuts.
  6. Fill each cavity in the pans about half full with the batter. Bake 10-12 minutes or until firm and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan then remove to a cooling rack. Cool completely.
  8. Frost doughnuts then top with chopped walnuts. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon to the frosting.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 doughnut
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg