Description
Indulge in the warmth and sweetness of Spiced Carrot Donuts with Glaze, a delightful treat that evokes nostalgia with every bite. These soft, pillowy donuts are infused with freshly grated carrots and aromatic spices, then topped with a luscious glaze that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy breakfast or festive gathering, these donuts are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 3 tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix grated carrots, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each donut cavity halfway with batter and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over warm donuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg