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Baked Carrot Cake Doughnuts

Since Easter is coming up, I’ve been thinking of carrot-based desserts. I was brainstorming carrot cake cupcake and cookie recipes, but my son wanted to make doughnuts. I love carrot cake, but I don’t like all of the oil that a lot of carrot cake recipes call for. For some reason, when I see 1 cup of butter in the ingredients, I think, “Mmmm, yum!”. But when I see 1 cup of oil, I think, “Eww, that’s a lot of oil!”. So, I wanted to make these doughnuts without a ton of oil, and I ended up throwing in some other healthy ingredients like oats and whole-wheat flour, too.

We ended up with moist, carrot cake-y doughnuts topped with rich, cream cheese icing and crunchy, toasted coconut. Total Easter yumminess! Looking for more Easter-y recipes? How about kicked-up coconut cake or  pineapple upside-down carrot muffins. Or check out my peanut butter s’mores baked doughnuts if you’re looking for more doughnut recipes.

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Baked Carrot Cake Doughnuts

Ingredients

Carrot Cake Doughnuts
6 T. whole-wheat flour
6 T. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. old-fashioned oats
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
3 T. vegetable oil
2 T. skim milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 c. grated carrot (about 2 large carrots)
2 T. chopped walnuts, or pecans (optional)
Cream Cheese Icing
3 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temp
1/3 c. powdered sugar
2 T. milk
Topping
1/3 c. sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 6-cup doughnut tin with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  4. Add egg, brown sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla to the well. Stir ingredients together until just combined.
  5. Stir in carrot and nuts, if using.
  6. Scoop the batter into the prepared cups.
  7. Bake until a toothpick comes out without crumbs, 8-10 minutes.
  8. Let cool in pan for at 10 minutes.
  9. Once you remove the doughnuts, keep the oven on.
  10. Place coconut on a small rimmed cookie sheet, and bake for 7-8 minutes, stirring twice (to avoid burnt edges).
  11. To make the glaze, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk.
  12. Drizzle glaze over cooled doughnuts, and top with toasted coconut.
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Posted on 03/20/2013 / 85 Comments / Filed Under: Breakfast, Cakes, Donuts, Holiday, Kid Friendly

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  1. Mona, Kentucky Lady 717 says:
    04/07/2013 at 5:03 pm

    These look so yummy…..as soon as I buy a couple of donut pans, I will be making these also….love carrot cake, so I know these will be delicious…
    Thanks for posting this :)

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  2. Dough-Eyed Girl says:
    04/02/2013 at 9:20 pm

    These look delicious and seem like a healthy way to indulge in carrot cake. Since I’m trying to restrain myself from buying yet more baking tins, do you think I could convert the recipe to cupcakes? Heresy, I know. I love doughnuts too. Any advice on recipe/baking time adjustments would be much appreciated!

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    • kateheartseating says:
      04/02/2013 at 10:13 pm

      Thanks! I totally understand about not wanting to add more kitchen wares! I haven’t made them as cupcakes, but I think it would work. I think the recipe would only make 6 cupcakes, so you may need to double it if you have a 12-cup tin. I would try 350 F for about 18 minutes (though I’d start checking around 15 minutes just to be safe). Good luck, and I hope that helps!! Please come back and let me know how it works out =).

      Reply
  3. Carla says:
    04/02/2013 at 3:30 pm

    I pinned this and cannot wait to make it!!
    Carla recently posted…Cool Facts About Painted Lady ButterfliesMy Profile

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  4. Diana Rambles says:
    04/02/2013 at 1:56 pm

    I <3 carrot cake!
    Diana Rambles recently posted…A Little About Diana 3My Profile

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  5. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says:
    04/02/2013 at 10:17 am

    I’m so sharing these on Google+. These look awesome!!! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
    Carrie @ My Favorite Finds recently posted…Knock Off Panda Express Orange Chicken {Main Dish Contributor}My Profile

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    • kateheartseating says:
      04/02/2013 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing!! I really appreciate that! And thanks so much for coming by! =)

      Reply
  6. Tonia@thegunnysack says:
    04/02/2013 at 8:52 am

    Just stopping by to let you know that you were featured yesterday at Time To Sparkle! We will be sharing your post on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter! http://www.thegunnysack.com/2013/04/time-to-sparkle-tuesday-link-party-3.html
    Tonia@thegunnysack recently posted…Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars RecipeMy Profile

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    • kateheartseating says:
      04/02/2013 at 9:10 am

      Thanks!! I appreciate the feature and the shares! That’s really awesome!! =)

      Reply
  7. Mary Vitullo says:
    04/02/2013 at 7:41 am

    Yummy! Looks delicious – can’t wait to make these!

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  8. pintsizedbaker says:
    03/31/2013 at 9:22 pm

    Thanks so much for joining me at Two-Cup Tuesday at Pint Sized Baker. I hope to see ya again tomorrow night.

    Reply
  9. Charlene@A Pinch of Joy says:
    03/31/2013 at 7:35 pm

    You are featured this week on Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy! I hope you will stop by and grab a Featured Button from the Button Box on the sidebar. Pinned. Can’t wait to see what else you’ve been working on!

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  10. Jamie says:
    03/30/2013 at 2:33 pm

    Oh yum!! I so want one now!! Thanks so much for linking up to Give Me The Goods Monday!
    Can’t wait to see what you link up next week ;)
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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  11. Hollie says:
    03/30/2013 at 9:46 am

    Those look incredible!

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  12. Miz Helen says:
    03/30/2013 at 9:20 am

    These are very special Doughnuts that we will really enjoy. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  13. vintagemarigold says:
    03/29/2013 at 8:58 pm

    Oh yum! These sound so delicious! Cake like donuts are my fave!

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    • kateheartseating says:
      03/30/2013 at 8:55 am

      Thanks!! Mine, too! Although I’ve never met a doughnut that I didn’t like. =)

      Reply
  14. Shannah @ Just Us Four says:
    03/29/2013 at 8:16 pm

    WOW! These look absolutely amazing. I hope you will consider linking it up to the Pinworthy Projects Party over at my blog, Just Us Four.

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  15. Tumbleweed Contessa says:
    03/28/2013 at 10:30 pm

    Awesome! One of my favorites put in a doughnut and baked not Fried. No messy stove involved. Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend.

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    • kateheartseating says:
      03/29/2013 at 11:13 am

      Totally agree! I’m horrible at frying things, and I make a huge mess (plus, baking is so much healthier). Thanks for hosting and for stopping by! =)

      Reply
  16. Linda Nortje (@WithABlast) says:
    03/28/2013 at 4:27 pm

    This can only be delicious! Thank you for sharing at ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS :-)

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  17. Erin says:
    03/28/2013 at 1:48 pm

    Holy cow these look amazing! Someday I’ll get brave enough to try making doughnuts :)

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    • kateheartseating says:
      03/28/2013 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks!! If you bake them, they’re not difficult at all. I’m not brave when it comes to frying, though! =)

      Reply
  18. Tonia@thegunnysack says:
    03/28/2013 at 1:11 pm

    These look outstanding! I’m putting a cupcake pan on my list!

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  19. cookingwithcurls says:
    03/28/2013 at 9:21 am

    What an awesome idea! They look amazing :)

    Lisa

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  20. realcoake says:
    03/27/2013 at 10:32 pm

    Yum! My parents are coming for a visit…this looks like something we should make for my mom. I’m pinning it and hoping to talk my husband into making them.
    Thanks so much for sharing at my Real Family Fun link party.
    Hope to see you again next week.
    KC

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  21. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says:
    03/27/2013 at 7:27 pm

    OMG, Kate, these look fantastic! Pinned and shared on my Facebook page. Thanks so much for sharing at Marvelous Mondays! :)

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    • kateheartseating says:
      03/27/2013 at 10:12 pm

      Thanks so much, Julie!! I really appreciate the pins and shares!! And thanks so much for hosting each week! =)

      Reply
  22. Emily says:
    03/27/2013 at 7:03 pm

    yummy! Those look amazing! I’ve pinned them to my baked donut board :o) Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays! love it! Really appreciate you stopping by my blog! I’m trying to keep in better touch with my linkers/readers… If you already follow me, please let me know I will find your blog on Bloglovin (I’m transferring my follows there)if you don’t follow in any way, would you consider following via GFC or other method?
    http://www.nap-timecreations.com

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  23. Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says:
    03/27/2013 at 5:32 pm

    Those look wonderful. Thanks for sharing with us at “In and Out of the Kitchen Link Up Party”

    Reply
  24. Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says:
    03/27/2013 at 2:44 pm

    I only have one thing to say….. OMG! Thanks for sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!

    Reply
  25. Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says:
    03/27/2013 at 2:19 pm

    These look delicious. We have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this and any other posts with everyone. It runs from Tuesday night through midnight Sunday. We also have a $50.00 Visa Gift Card Giveaway. Here is the link to the party.
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2013/03/wednesdays-adorned-from-above-blog-hop_26.html
    We hope to see you there.
    Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above

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    • kateheartseating says:
      03/27/2013 at 3:41 pm

      Thanks so much for the compliment and for the invite to your link party!! IT sounds great! =)

      Reply
  26. Rebecca says:
    03/27/2013 at 1:03 pm

    Oh wow! These look A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! Thank you so much for the recipe! I love carrot cake and may have to invest in a doughnut tin now!

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    • kateheartseating says:
      03/27/2013 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks!! I love carrot cake, too! For some reason I only eat it around Easter, but it’s so good!! =)

      Reply
  27. Renea says:
    03/27/2013 at 12:59 pm

    I love carrot cake and donuts, so I’m sure this is perfect!

    I’d like to invite you to link up to my party, Manic Monday – http://cupcake-n-bake.blogspot.com/2013/03/manic-monday-10.html.

    Hope to see you there!

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    • kateheartseating says:
      03/27/2013 at 3:55 pm

      Me too!! Two of my fav food! Thanks for the invite to your link party! I’d love to share these =).

      Reply
  28. Elise @ Paint Chips & Frosting says:
    03/27/2013 at 9:43 am

    These look delicious!

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  29. Kristina says:
    03/26/2013 at 3:45 pm

    OH my, oh my! These look fabulous! And you made them just like I would have! I love the addition of oatmeal and whole wheat flour! I’m going to substitute coconut oil for the vegetable oil and see how it does! mmm. thanks for sharing.

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  30. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says:
    03/25/2013 at 8:40 pm

    These look so good, Kate!

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  31. Nicky says:
    03/24/2013 at 7:34 pm

    These look great. I found you at the Marvelous Mondays Party. I think I’ll have to try these the next time I’m craving carrot cake. Please stop by my site and say hello at http://www.ourlittlefamilyadventure.wordpress.com

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  32. Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says:
    03/23/2013 at 10:41 pm

    Stopping by from Scrumptious Party~ Your doughnuts sound and look delicious:) Stop by and visit some time~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

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  33. queenofscrapbookinCathy says:
    03/23/2013 at 3:50 pm

    Yum! I love carrot cake! These look delish!

    Cathy
    APeekIntoMyParadise@blogspot.com

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  34. yagottahave says:
    03/23/2013 at 3:37 pm

    I just love your blog so very much–you are always so original! These look amazing. I might also have to get myself a doughnut pan! :)

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    • kateheartseating says:
      03/23/2013 at 5:13 pm

      Thank you SO much!! That is such a nice compliment! It took me forever to start using it, but now I use my doughnut pan all the time. =)

      Reply
  35. Christi says:
    03/23/2013 at 12:19 pm

    Oh man, these look fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing these yummy donuts!

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  36. limelanelove says:
    03/23/2013 at 9:29 am

    Carrot cake? Love it… Doughnut? Love it… Carrot Cake Doughnuts??!?! Pinned it!!!!
    Thanks for sharing!!! I’d love for you to visit sometime :) limelanelove.com

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    • kateheartseating says:
      03/23/2013 at 9:49 am

      You and me both!! =) I only make baked doughnuts because I love them a little too much! Thanks so much for pinning and leaving comments! I love to hear from people when they come by! I’ll definitely come by!! =)

      Reply
  37. Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com says:
    03/23/2013 at 9:21 am

    Holy Yum, Kate!! These look SoOo GOOD! I’m co-hosting the Sweet & Savoury Sunday link party this weekend and would LOVE to have you come by my blog tomorrow and share these awesome doughnuts and a couple other faves too if you’d like! Hope to see you there! Have a fantastic day! :)

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    • kateheartseating says:
      03/23/2013 at 9:45 am

      That’s so nice of you to invite me, Brenda!! Thanks so much!! I would love to link these up! Hope you have a great day, too!! =)

      Reply
  38. Holly says:
    03/20/2013 at 8:18 am

    Oh my goodness, these may make me finally break down and get one of those doughnut tins! =)

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    • kateheartseating says:
      03/20/2013 at 10:40 am

      I’m loving mine! It took me forever to start using them, but now I love them. =)

      Reply

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