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Decadent 45-Second Carrot Cake Donuts with Glaze

Carrot Cake Donuts with Glaze
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Enjoy these decadent Carrot Cake Donuts with a sweet glaze. They bring together the comforting spice of tradition with a fresh, bright finish. These donuts offer a rich, indulgent dessert experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup donut pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar with the eggs until combined.
  4. Whisk in the vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the grated carrots and nuts, if using.
  7. Spoon or pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
  11. Dip the top of each cooled donut into the glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • Grating your carrots by hand gives a better texture than pre-shredded.
  • If you skip the nuts, you keep the donut lighter.
  • For extra flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger to the dry ingredients.
  • If the glaze is too thick, add milk a few drops at a time.

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