Imagine biting into a soft, spiced donut that captures the essence of springtime magic – where classic carrot cake meets whimsical robin's egg charm! These stunning donuts are not just a dessert; they're an experience that transforms your ordinary breakfast or afternoon snack into a delectable work of art. With their tender crumb, warm cinnamon notes, and playful blue frosting, these donuts are guaranteed to make your taste buds dance and your Instagram followers swoon.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup blue frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 12-cavity donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined and free of lumps.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and eggs until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Gently fold the grated carrots into the wet ingredients, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter. The mixture should be smooth with no visible flour streaks.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off for easy filling of the donut pan.
- Carefully pipe the batter into each donut cavity, filling each about 2/3 to 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
- Remove the donut pan from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Gently remove the donuts from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, drizzle or pipe blue frosting over the donuts in a decorative robin's egg-inspired pattern.
- Optional: Sprinkle with additional cinnamon or edible glitter for extra decoration.
- Serve and enjoy your Robin's Egg Carrot Cake Donuts at room temperature.
Tips
- Moisture is Key: Grate your carrots finely and don't squeeze out moisture – this helps keep the donuts incredibly tender.
- Don't Overmix: When combining wet and dry ingredients, mix just until incorporated. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense donuts.
- Piping Perfection: Use a piping bag or zip-top bag for even, mess-free donut pan filling.
- Cooling Matters: Let donuts cool completely before frosting to prevent the blue icing from melting or running.
- Frosting Technique: For a true robin's egg look, use a light blue frosting and consider adding a subtle speckled effect with a small brush dipped in darker blue food coloring.
- Storage Tip: These donuts are best enjoyed within 1-2 days and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 230kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 45mg
