Description
Spiced Carrot Donuts with Glaze are a delightful fusion of warm spices and sweet, moist carrot cake. Each bite is a cozy embrace, reminiscent of home-baked goodness. Perfect for brunch or an afternoon snack, these donuts are sure to impress everyone around your table. With minimal prep time and an explosion of flavor, this recipe will quickly become a cherished favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix grated carrots, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until combined.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture gently until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whisk powdered sugar with milk to achieve desired glaze consistency.
- Glaze cooled donuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg