CARROT CAKE DONUT HOLES WITH CREAM CHEESE DIP

Carrot Cake Donut Holes with Cream Cheese Dip image

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

Provided by Ashley Baron Rodriguez

Time 27m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 20

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

Steps:

Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt together in a large bowl.
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.
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.
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.
Whisk white sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll donut holes in sugar mixture.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 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, Sodium 208.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g