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Carrot Cake Donuts

Carrot Cake Donuts

These delightful Carrot Cake Donuts are a fusion of classic carrot cake flavors transformed into fluffy, baked, plant-based donuts. They offer a cozy spice blend, comforting sweetness, and irresistible texture, making them perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamo
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) plant-based milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your donut pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed in the batter.
  6. Transfer the batter to a piping bag or large Ziploc bag and pipe into each donut cavity about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the donuts in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the frosting by beating softened vegan cream cheese with powdered sugar, adjusting with plant milk for desired consistency.
  10. Frost the cooled donuts and serve.

Notes

Ensure to allow the donuts to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. You can store frosted donuts at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.