Happy first day of spring! Excuse me while I go find another blanket to wrap up in. . . Despite the fact that it is currently 16 and snowing outside, I am excited that today is the first day of spring.
At least we are one day closer to the the sun shining and the warm weather arriving! So, while I wait, I continue filling my kitchen with “springy” foods and pastels!
Carrot cake is a popular dessert around Easter, so why not enjoy it in donut form this year?
A lot like the carrot cake muffins from last week, these are a lot healthier than your average slice of carrot cake.
Whole wheat flour and significantly less butter and sugar make these donuts a great way to enjoy your favorite flavors in the morning for breakfast.
Top off the donuts with rich, creamy cream cheese frosting and it really does taste like you ate a piece of carrot cake!
As an added bonus, they are super easy to make. Easy enough to whip up for an Easter brunch without causing added stress.
Make the frosting ahead of time and you can breeze through the preparation!
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Cream Cheese Frosted Carrot Cake Donuts
Ingredients
For the Donuts
For the Frosting
Instructions
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 148Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 154mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 3g
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Jennie @themessybakerblog
Tuesday 26th of March 2013
Um, how in the heck did I miss this recipe? Donuts!!! I love donuts, and I can definitely get on board with healthified donuts. Yum!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
Tuesday 26th of March 2013
Oh my gosh. That frosting! I can't.
These look like the most incredible baked donuts ever. I love carrot cake but I love cream cheese frosting even more. And the sprinkles! Eeee. :D
kristina
Sunday 24th of March 2013
pinning!! looks so good!
Jaclyn
Sunday 24th of March 2013
Awesome idea Jessica! These look perfect and such a fun idea for Easter!
Meg @ Sweet Twist
Sunday 24th of March 2013
Uh.. are you telling me I can finally have carrot cake for breakfast!!! Love it!