How to Make Carrot Cake Doughnuts

The sweetness of pineapple and carrot in every bite - these doughnuts remind you of the real carrot cake.

Makes: 18 large doughnuts

Ingredients

Doughnut Batter

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup vanilla yogurt
  • ⅔ cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)
  • ⅔ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups flour

Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (from the reserved drained juice)
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps

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    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Part 1
Part 1 of 3:
Making the Doughnut Batter

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    Mix the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter with a stand or hand mixer.
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    Incorporate the yogurt, egg, and vanilla into the bowl.
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    Add the pineapple and carrots last. Mix everything thoroughly.
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    Mix the dry ingredients. Use a medium bowl to combine the cinnamon, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg with a metal wire whisk.
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    Incorporate the two bowls. Sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient bowl.
    • For the best results and easier stirring, sift a small amount at a time between stirring.

Part 2
Part 2 of 3:
Baking the Doughnuts

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    Fill a doughnut pan. Add the batter to the cavities of the pan, about ½ full.
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    Bake the doughnuts for 10 minutes.
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    Allow the doughnuts to cool. Leave them in the pan for a few minutes.
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    Transfer the doughnuts to a wire cooling rack. Set aside for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Part 3
Part 3 of 3:
Making and Applying the Frosting

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    Combine the frosting ingredients together (except the walnuts). In a small bowl, use a metal wire whisk to whip everything thoroughly until you achieve a smooth mixture.
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    Dip the doughnuts into the frosting.
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    Garnish the doughnuts. Before the frosting sets, sprinkle some chopped walnuts around.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    What is a hand or stand mixer?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A hand mixer is an electric mixer you hold in your hand and place into the bowl of ingredients to mix them. A stand mixer is the same basic thing, but you don't have to hold it, just press a button and it mixes your ingredients for you. If you don't have either, you can mix your ingredients by hand with a wooden spoon, whisk, or other implement, it will just take longer.
  • Question
    My oven has 3 racks. Should I put them on the middle rack or the bottom one?
    MrExpert
    MrExpert
    Community Answer
    The middle. They will cook more evenly there.
  • Question
    My oven has just a rack, but it's adjustable, so should I place them in the middle?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, they'll cook evenly there! The middle is the best place to bake almost everything.
  • Question
    How can I make pie crust?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    There are a lot of recipes that you can look up online.
  • Question
    How can I bake the doughnut if I don't have the doughnut pan?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Making donuts does not require a donut pan. Instead, you can bake them on a cookie sheet or in a casserole dish. The baking time will be the same. Using a donut pan just ensures uniformity and consistency.
  • Question
    Can I add walnuts to carrot cake doughnuts?
    Qamar
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    Yes, any type of nuts can be added to the doughnuts for an extra crunch.
  • Question
    If I want to make frosting, what ingredients will I need?
    Qamar
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    It will depend on the frosting recipe you decide to use. Check out our article on how to Make Frosting.

Things You'll Need

  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Metal wire whisk
  • Small bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Doughnut cavity pan
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Serving plate
  • Food processor (optional)

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References

  1. Adapted from Inside BruCrew Life, http://insidebrucrewlife.com/2012/01/carrot-cake-donuts/ Carrot Cake Donuts

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