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Easy Baked Carrot Doughnuts with Cream Cheese

These easy baked carrot doughnuts are moist, spiced to perfection, and topped with a creamy cream cheese glaze. A healthier twist on a classic treat—no frying required!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Doughnuts
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup grated carrots about 1 medium carrot
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a doughnut pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix grated carrots, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Spoon batter into prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. While doughnuts cool, prepare glaze: In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; mix until creamy.
  8. Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled doughnuts. Let set for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For best texture, warm slightly before serving.