Chocolate Carrot Cake Doughnuts

Carrots were first used in desserts during the middle ages when sugar was scarce and expensive. Adding carrots to sweets allowed bakers to use less sugar while still adding natural sweetness and moisture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Chocolate Carrot Cake Doughnuts

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.75 cup Carrots, grated
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Buttermilk
• 0.5 cup Chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Cream cheese
• 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• 2 tablespoon Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a doughnut pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, mix the grated carrots, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Spoon the batter into the doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a doughnut comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the doughnuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
10. Dip the cooled doughnuts into the cream cheese frosting.
11. Sprinkle with sprinkles if desired.
12. Let the frosting set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 22g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.