Easter is the perfect excuse to bake something sweet, and Carrot Cake Donuts are a fun and delicious way to celebrate.

These donuts bring all the warm, spiced flavors of classic carrot cake into a soft, baked treat that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. With grated carrots, cozy spices, and a smooth cream cheese glaze, they’re the ultimate springtime indulgence for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Why You’ll Love These Carrot Cake Donuts

✔ A Fresh Take on Carrot Cake – All the flavor of the traditional dessert, but in a cute, handheld form.
✔ Baked, Not Fried – These donuts are soft, fluffy, and light without the need for deep frying.
✔ Perfect for Easter and Spring Brunches – They add a festive touch to any holiday spread!

3 Tips for Making the Best Carrot Cake Donuts

Use Freshly Grated Carrots for the Best Flavor – Pre-shredded carrots can be too dry and tough, so grating them fresh ensures moisture and sweetness.
Add a Hint of Orange Zest for a Bright Twist – A little citrus zest enhances the flavors and makes these donuts even more refreshing.
Cool Before Glazing for a Picture-Perfect Finish – Let the donuts cool completely before adding the cream cheese glaze so it stays thick and smooth.

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Easter Carrot Cake Donuts

Easter is the perfect excuse to bake something sweet, and Carrot Cake Donuts are a fun and delicious way to celebrate.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings donuts

Calories 124 kcal

Ingredients

1 box Carrot cake or spice cake mix
3 eggs
1/3 cup Vegetable oil
¾ cup water
¼ cup cream cheese softened
½ cup Powdered sugar
2-4 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange and green food coloring for decorations

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Mix the carrot cake mix with the egg, vegetable oil, and water. Pour the batter into your donut mold. Bake for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl and chill.
When the donuts are done, remove them from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
Remove the donuts and decorate the tops with the icing.
Divide the leftover icing into two small bowls. Add orange food coloring to one and green to the other.
Put it into a small plastic bag and snip off the corner. Then draw on the carrots and stems.

Notes

The ratios of egg, oil, and water might vary depending on the box mix you’re using. I’m using Duncan Hines Carrot Cake mix.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 63IUCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg

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