I don’t know what it is about carrot cake, but I effing love it. Like really REALLY love it. People who don’t love carrot cake are strange. You know who you are. So why not make cake into donuts?! Boom. If you don’t have a donut pan, thankfully I have these in cupcake version too! Boom.
Oh lord, dating rant is coming on. You were warned Grant.
Ok so I think it’s time I start actually dating someone. It doesn’t exactly work like that, but I’m at least trying. I’ve been on some dates, but been bored. Where are these funny guys? I need someone who is funny. And most people don’t have that quality. I’ve honestly only ever had a handful of guys in this world that could make me laugh really hard. One of which is Afghanistan. And is my best friend. Fail.
The thing is, I think I take better care of my hair when I have someone to actually take care of my hair for. I know, I can hear it now, feminist anger at that fact, but it’s the truth. If I am dating someone, I try a bit harder. It should be the other way around, but when I’m single I just don’t give a crap. I go to the gym, hang out with all men who are in love with their pretty lady friends, then I bro out, then hang out with more friends. Why the hell would I even do my hair? Or shave my legs?
Moral of the story: my hair is REALLY greasy. Therefore I need an attractive male, who loves food, and is hilarious. Oh, and he needs to lift more than me. Don’t any of my women readers out there have brothers? I mean, come on.
Oh, and dear human who thought it was a good idea to park their molester style van outside of our house in an attempt to sell it…you’re an asshole. Straight up. Not only are you taking up 3 parking spaces, but you’re creepin’ us out. God knows what you’re holding in that van of yours. And we dislike it. I am THIS close to calling the for sale number and being rude. I probably won’t BUT I MIGHT! You were warned.
Carrot Cake Donuts (nut free)
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
- 4 eggs
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1/8 cup chopped walnuts (optional-do not use for nut free version)
- 1/8 cup raisins (optional)
For the frosting
- 1/4 cup coconut butter, melted to be just a bit soft
- sprinkle of slivered almonds (optional- do not use for nut free version)
- carrots zested on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Shred carrots using your shredding attachment with your food processor or cheese grater.
- Add your carrots to a large bowl and add sunflower seed butter, vanilla extract, and honey, mix well.
- Then add your eggs and mix into a soupy mess.
- Lastly add your coconut flour, baking soda and powder, and the rest of your spices. If you’d like to use raisins and walnuts, add those as well.
- Place mixture in your greased donut pan. Mine mixture made 6 donuts.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Top donuts off with coconut butter, almonds, and a bit of zested carrot.
- Eat em. OMG.
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those look amazing…thanks now I feel the need to go bake something1
Carrots were created so they could be turned into carrot cake. Plain and simple. Question, I don’t have coconut flour have you tried these with almond flour? I know they won’t be nut free and that’s okay.
BTW, does the van have a sweet air brushed picture on it? If it does, I would buy that and drive it around town…..
yeah, remove the coconut flour and try using about 1/2 cup almond flour! that’s totally a guess so fingers crossed!
These look awesome! Laura, did you try them with almond flour? I’d love to know how they turned out!!
Soooo.. These look awesome, but do you have any recommendations for nixing the eggs?? My BF and I do paleo, but he’s allergic to eggs and I feel bad making these all to myself…kind of.
I’ve heard bananas or flax seed for recipes without eggs, but not totally sure…
Must. Buy. Donut. Pan. DOH! Anywho, is the cupcake version the same, just in cupcake pan???
Holy Balls!!! those like amazing and I’ve cheated a few times with carrot cake, this is perfect! I have everything except the sunflower seed butter, can I use any type of subsititute ?? Thanks for making my day…
Holy balls!!! those look amazing, and I’ve cheated a few times with carrot cake, this is perfect!! I have everything except the sun flower butter, can I use anything else to substitute??? Thanks for making my day..
sorry for the double comments, work internet sucks!!
ohhh! ohhh! pick me! i got one! well i got 3 bros but the oldest would be perfect for u! they are strong and hunky and our entire family is completely ridiculous and stupid….u would fit in perfect! i always told them that they didnt get to pick their future wives….that its my decision and i would be stupid excited to add u to our goofy group. next time u are east coast look me up!
Ok, I think you got it backwards…you’re supposed to keep yourself up now and once you got the guy hooked you can have greasy hair and chewbaca legs! 😉 Just sayin’
I have 2 brothers but 1) they’re taken and 2) you could totally kick their butts…which I would pay to see! Sorry.
I need this in my mouth. Now.
Well atleast i’m not the only one….I hate to admit how many times i’ve not showered/and or not brushed my hair before leaving to coach the 6am class. It’s always a treat coming home in the afternoons, looking in the mirror and wondering if i’ve really looked like this all day! When you find a guy hopefully he has a hot brother in Ohio, equally as funny and strong you can set me up with….i’m struggling in the man dept!