Ingredients

For the Donuts:
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

For the Donuts:
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Lightly spray with non stick cooking spray TWO 6-cavity donut pans (if you don't have two, just wait and let the pan cool completely before baking the second batch).
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon , nutmeg and cloves.
4. In a large mixing bowl beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and creamy.
5. Beat in the egg, vanilla and sour cream.
6. Gradually add the flour mixture; mix in the carrots, raisins and walnuts just until combined.
7. Fill each donut cavity HALF full with the batter.
8. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the donut comes out clean.
9. Cool 5 minutes in the pan and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
10. In a small mixing bowl beat together the cream cheese, butter and salt until light and fluffy.
11. Beat in the confectioners' sugar; add the milk and beat until smooth.
12. Dip cooled donuts in the frosting and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.