Baked Carrot Cake Donuts
Easy Baked Carrot Cake Donuts made from cake mix and topped with cream cheese frosting are perfect for Easter Brunch or a special treat!
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Cook Time 10 minutes minutes Cooling Time 10 minutes minutes Total Time 25 minutes minutes
For the donuts
- 1 box carrot cake mix
- 1 ⅔ cups applesauce
- dash of cinnamon optional
For cream cheese frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream or 2 tablespoons milk
For the donuts
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Spray donut pans with non stick baking spray
Mix cake mix and applesauce in a large mixing bowl until well combined. Add a dash of cinnamon, if desired
Spoon batter into a piping bag or a gallon freezer storage bag, and cut the tip off of one corner
Pipe batter into each cavity about two-thirds full
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until donuts bounce back lightly when pressed
Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before removing to a baking rack to cool completely
For the frosting
Cream butter and cream cheese together until smooth
Add in the vanilla and stir until fully combined
Gradually mix in the powdered sugar
Stir in the whipping cream
Spread frosting over the donuts and top with sprinkles
Add milk instead of whipping cream for a thinner frosting.
For thick frosting, omit cream or milk.
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 77mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg