Carrot Cake Donut Holes with Cream Cheese Dip recipe

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup whole milk
½ cup drained crushed pineapple
1 egg
¼ cup butter, melted
1 cup grated carrots, packed
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
vegetable oil for cooking
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Nutrition Info

178.9 calories
carbohydrate: 23.3 g
cholesterol: 20.4 mg
fat: 8.9 g
fiber: 0.7 g
protein: 2.2 g
saturatedFat: 3.7 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 208.4 mg
sugar: 14.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt together in a large bowl.

  2. Combine milk, crushed pineapple, and egg in a small bowl. Stir into the flour mixture. Add melted butter, mix until a soft dough forms. Fold in carrots and coconut.

  3. Heat at least 2 inches of oil in a large pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a wire rack or baking sheet with paper towels.

  4. Scoop a few tablespoons of dough into the hot oil using a small ice cream scoop. Fry donut holes until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer donut holes to the paper towels using a slotted spoon, let drain and cool slightly. Repeat with remaining dough.

  5. Whisk white sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll donut holes in sugar mixture.

  6. Beat cream cheese and 1 tablespoon butter together in a bowl until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar until dip is well-blended and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract and 1 pinch salt. Serve donut holes with cream cheese dip.

Recipe Yield

2 dozen

Recipe Note

A sophisticated donut hole with a fun creamy dip. Best served warm but good no matter what!

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