#spicedoughnuts

These easy baked donuts capture the delicious flavors of carrot cake. They are moist, slightly spiced, and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup grated carrots. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup vegetable oil. 1/4 cup plain yogurt. 1 egg. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/8 teaspoon salt. 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional. 1/4 cup raisins optional. Cream cheese frosting for topping. Additional grated carrots and chopped walnuts for garnish.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a donut pan. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, sugar, vegetable oil, yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins if desired. Spoon the batter into the greased donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Remove the donuts from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once the donuts are cool, spread cream cheese frosting on top of each donut and garnish with additional grated carrots and chopped walnuts. Enjoy your homemade carrot cake donuts!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

These spice doughnuts with brown butter glaze are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of warm spices and rich glaze. They're perfect for breakfast or as an indulgent snack!

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1 1/2 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg. 1/4 tsp ground cloves. 1/2 cup buttermilk. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted. 1 large egg. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Vegetable oil for frying.

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350F 175C. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove doughnuts with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. For the Brown Butter Glaze: In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Cook until the butter turns a golden brown color and has a nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of milk until you have a smooth glaze consistency. Dip each doughnut into the brown butter glaze and let excess glaze drip off. Place them on a wire rack to set. Serve your delicious spice doughnuts with brown butter glaze. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes