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Baked Carrot Doughnuts with Orange Glaze

Delicious baked carrot doughnuts topped with a tangy orange glaze. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 18
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 8 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 0.667 cups light brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.667 cups plain yogurt
  • 0.667 cups crushed pineapple (drained) reserve 4 tablespoons juice for glaze
  • 0.667 cups finely shredded carrots
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • 1 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cups toasted chopped walnuts
  • 0.25 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoons orange zest

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease the doughnut pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat well.
  5. Mix in yogurt, crushed pineapple, and shredded carrots.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Spoon batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity 1/2 full.
  8. Bake for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow doughnuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Meanwhile, beat together cream cheese, pineapple juice, and orange juice. Mix in powdered sugar and orange zest to make the glaze.
  11. Dip cooled doughnuts into the glaze and top with toasted walnuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Enjoy these healthy and flavorful baked carrot doughnuts topped with a citrusy glaze.
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