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carrot doughnuts

Delicious baked carrot doughnuts with a hint of cinnamon and topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 18
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 8 tablespoons butter softened
  • 0.666 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.666 cup plain yogurt
  • 0.666 cup crushed pineapple drained, reserve 4 tablespoons juice for frosting
  • 0.666 cup finely shredded carrots
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • toasted chopped walnuts for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Lightly grease the doughnut pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
  4. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and salt.
  5. Add egg, vanilla, and yogurt; beat until smooth.
  6. Reduce mixer to low speed and gradually add flour mixture until combined.
  7. Fold in crushed pineapple and shredded carrots.
  8. Fill doughnut cavities half full using a piping bag or spoon.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let doughnuts cool for 10 minutes then transfer to wire rack.
  11. To make frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  12. Add pineapple juice and powdered sugar; blend until smooth.
  13. Frost the cooled doughnuts and garnish with toasted walnuts.

Notes

Enjoy these moist and flavorful carrot doughnuts with a delightful cream cheese topping.