Carrot Cake Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon each salt, ground nutmeg and cloves; 1/3 cup 2% milk; 1 cup shredded carrots; Oil for deep-fat frying; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon finely shredded carrot; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon each salt, ground nutmeg and cloves
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 cup shredded carrots
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon finely shredded carrot
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

1
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cloves; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in carrots.
2
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter.
3
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375u00b0. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4
For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange juice, carrot and vanilla; drizzle over warm doughnuts. Sprinkle with walnuts.

940

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake Doughnuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Cake Doughnuts

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