Carrot Cake Donuts With Brandy Candied Walnuts
Carrot cake is believed to have originated from medieval carrot puddings that were sweetened with honey and spices.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Carrot Cake Donuts With Brandy Candied Walnuts
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, until just combined.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean.
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While the donuts are baking, prepare the candied walnuts by tossing them in brandy and baking them for 5 minutes.
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Remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze.
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Dip each cooled donut into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.
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Top each donut with a few brandy candied walnuts.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
