Springtime Carrot Cake Donuts

Preparing the Carrot Cake Donuts Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a donut pan with oil or non-stick spray.

2.In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

3.In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: sugar, oil, yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4.Fold the grated carrots into the wet mixture.

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

6.If using, gently fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts into the batter.

7.Spoon the batter into a piping bag or ziplock bag, and pipe it into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.

Baking the Carrot Cake Donuts Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean.

Cooling and Serving Remove the donuts from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10.Once cooled, dust the tops of the donuts with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and a little water.

11.Enjoy these delightful Springtime Carrot Cake Donuts with your favorite hot beverage or a glass of cold milk.