These gluten free baked carrot cake donuts are made in one bowl, are naturally sweetened and are also paleo donuts! Coconut cream frosting finishes them off perfectly!
Gluten Free Baked Carrot Cake Baked Donuts
Happy Monday friends!
And, a good Monday it is going to be. You know WHY?
Because it is going to solve the biggest problem that I know is going on in your head right now:
“Easter is coming up (you know, like in 2 weeks!) and that means that the cake of the carrot variety, that is LOADED with all the oil-and-sugar-that-I-can’t-even-pretend-that-I-am-eating-a-salad-because-it-has-vegetables, will be on the menu.”
Don’t lie. I know feel the turmoil radiating from your brain THROUGH MY SCREEN.
But, have no fear because
GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY is here.
Have you guys tried it? I know what you’re thinking (apparently this post is all about trying to read your mind. JEDI.) “Oh TAYLOR, it’s just honey. Honey is honey is honey. Nothing special there.”
But, let’s just think through that again because GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY justsohappens to be a 100% made in the USA, and pure blend of White Clover, Orange Blossom, and Sage Buckwheat Honey. This gives the sweet clover flavor a hint of citrus and a more earthy flavor.
I mean, 3 times the deliciousness in one? I am not a pushy person, but I’ll push my way to the FRONT OF THE LINE to sign up for that.
PLUS, it’s naturally gluten free, the 24oz bottle is is Kosher for Passover, AND has a lower moisture content than most honeys which makes it thicker and richer for baking.
And that, my peeps, is why it makes the most perfect gluten free dairy free carrot cake that your mouth ever did taste.
This really is the perfect gluten free baked donut recipe. No crumblies. No dryness and most definitely no weird ingredients that you can’t pronounce or are too afraid to ask Google what they might be.
I’ve done that before. NEVAH AGAIN.
But, you know we don’t do boring around here. So a gluten free carrot cake? HO HUM. But healthy gluten free sugar free carrot cake that is EXCITING and fun to eat? GOTTA HAPPEN.
And what is more fun than a donut amIright? Donuts are like the children of the food WORLD. They’re so adorable that you just want to pinch their little cheeks. <– you understand me.
You really just can’t ever be mad at a donut. Especially these gluten free baked carrot cake donuts OR Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts from Flippin’ Delicious!
Not that you have any reason to be.
I mean, Paleo-friendly? CHECK. Made with get-your-heart-feeling-good-healthy-fat-coconut oil? Check x 2 and naturally sweetened and gluten free to boot? HELLO, 3 check marks!
Did we even mention that fact that this gluten free baked carrot cake donuts recipe is made in one bowl and topped with the easiest coconut cream and honey frosting EVER?
If you’re following along, that basically means that the ONLY effort you have to put forth into making gluten free baked carrot cake donuts happen to a face near you is, well, STIR.
And you thought bringing dessert to Easter was going to be hard.
Consider your life SAVED.

Gluten Free Baked Carrot Cake Donuts
These Gluten Free Baked Carrot Cake Donuts are made in one bowl, are naturally sweetened and Paleo-friendly! Coconut cream frosting finishes them off perfectly!
Ingredients
For the donuts:
- 3 Tbsp Coconut oil melted
- 1/4 Cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM Honey
- 1 Large egg
- 1 Large egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 Cup Almond Meal * 54g
- 1/4 Cup Coconut flour sifted (22g)*
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 Tbsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1/2 Cup Finely grated carrots about 2 medium carrots
For the frosting:
- 1 13 oz Can of Full-fat coconut milk chilled over-night **
- 2 - 2 1/2 Tbsp GOLDEN BLOSSOM Honey to taste
- Unsweetened coconut flakes for garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and generously rub a donut pan with coconut oil.
- In a large bowl, beat together the melted coconut oil and honey. Add in the egg, egg yolk and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Add the almond meal, coconut flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg into the honey mixture and stir until well combined, and smooth. Stir in the grated carrots until evenly incorporated. Let the batter stand for 10 minutes to allow the coconut flour to start absorbing the liquid.
- Once the batter has stood, transfer it to a piping bag (or a Ziploc back with the tip cut off) and pipe the batter into the donuts cavities, filling them only 3/4 of the way full and leaving a gap around the center for the donut to spread out.
- Bake until golden brown and a tooth pick inserted in a donut comes out clean, about 10 minutes. Run a butter knife around the edge of each donut to loosen it, and then let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rackand let cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting:
- Flip the can of refrigerator coconut milk upside down and drain out the liquid that rises to the top, leaving the thick layer of coconut cream. Scoop the cream into a medium bowl (you should have about 3/4 cup of cream) and mix with the honey until smooth.
- Spoon on top of the donuts, spreading out evenly. ***
- Garnish with a sprinkle of coconut flakes and serve
Recipe Notes
Gluten free baking really required perfect measurements, so weighing out your flours is highly recommended.
*Making sure to chill the coconut milk for 24 hours is essential, or else liquid and the coconut cream do not separate properly.
*** The honey in the frosting can cause the coconut cream to slightly yellow, so the donuts are best frosted right before serving.

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Erin @ The Almond Eater says
I love carrot cake anything so these sound kind of perfect.
Taylor Kiser says
You and me both girl! Thank you!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
I adore the idea of carrot cake donuts, Taylor. These are super cute and I’m sure that they’re just as delicious. I’ll be having Easter at my dad’s house this year and know that these will be a huge hit. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Woo hoo! I hope that everyone loves them as much as we did! Thank you Erin!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
These donuts look amazing, Taylor! I’ve never had a carrot cake kind before so I’m loving this. And that frosting looks so creamy. What a perfect breakfast or dessert!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Gayle! carrot cake donuts are so the new carrot cake 😉
Lee says
Shut up. These are AMAZING. Coconut cream frosting is like my dream…I put that shiz on errythang! I need to find that honey. Stat.
Taylor Kiser says
RIGHT? Coconut cream for LYFE! You do need that honey girlfrand – thanks 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It’s like all the pumpkin pie flavored things int he fall and all the carrot cake flavored things in the spring! I need all the carrot cake right now! My love!
Taylor Kiser says
You are so right! But it’s delicious, so I am not complaining 🙂 Thanks Rebecca!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
GIRL, these are beautiful!!! So pretty, and I love that you made them carrot cake flavoured because that’s my freaking favourite. I will make these for so much more than just Easter! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Carrot cake for ALL THE YEAR I say! 😉 Thank you Angela!! 😀
allie @ ThroughHerLookingGlass says
These are amazing, loved learning about Golden Blossom Honey…and the coconut cream frosting looks to die for! Thanks for the inspiration!
Taylor Kiser says
You are so welcome! Thank you for the love Allie!
Tiffany says
These are perfect for Easter morning!! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you heaps Tiffany!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
Donuts are the way to my heart and paleo carrot cake donuts…I need!
Taylor Kiser says
I wish I could mail ya some! Thanks Meg!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
I was at an Ace Hardware store this weekend and this lady was selling mason jars of fresh honey -with the honeycomb in it – and then today you post these gorgeous, better-for-me honey filled donuts – thinking I need to up my honey intake? 😉 Yay to coconut cream frosting! You sure you don’t want to move to Atlanta and be my neighbor – I offer free taste-testing services!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha I think it’s definitely A SIGN! 😉
Hey, if you pay for the move…I’m there 😉 Thanks lady!
Lindsay says
love that tip on GF baking, it’s so true! and YOU ROCK! mama raised you right! <3 now pass the donuts please
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! <3 Sending!
Thanks for the love!
Carolyn says
Those do NOT look like they can be paleo and gluten-free. Nice work, my friend!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Carolyn – means a lot from the GF queen!
Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says
Carrot cake is my favorite! One of my favorite things about it is the cream cheese frosting, but I think this one will rival that! 😉
Taylor Kiser says
I sure hope so! It’s much healthier 😉 Thanks paige!
Brittany says
I’m not usually a huge donut fan but I love carrot cake and these babies look too pretty to pass up. Looks like I need a donut pan STAT!
Taylor Kiser says
You totally do girl! Thank you!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
i have a mini donut pan that i don’t use NEARLY enough. these look perfect for Easter brunch!
Taylor Kiser says
Donuts are so fun! Thanks Lindsay!
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
These look perfect, and I love that they are paleo!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Julie!
Deborah says
I have got to look for this honey because these donuts look amazing!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Deborah! It’s great stuff!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
What? Easter is in 2 weeks! I’m in a constant state of behind these days, but I will be making time to try these amazing donuts!! Love that you sweetened them with honey!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, I KNOW right? Totally surprised me too! Thanks so much! 😀
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
Love that you make carrot cake donuts! They are perfect!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you heaps Jen!
Laura O @ PetiteAllergyTreats says
Looks like another incredible donut with sweet honey! Great for Easter breakfast too!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Laura!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
I love a good honey! Totally gonna try this one out! But those donuts… i mean totally killing me sweetly (pun intended). Need to make these easter morning! My boys will love it!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha thanks so much Krista! I think the men will devour them 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
I am ALL about easy cleanup! 🙂 Thanks Alexis!
Julia says
Stop it with your geniusness! I want all the things carrot cake in my face, and these donuts sound amazing. Can I pretty please drink that glaze? And I must get my mitts on that honey!
Taylor Kiser says
You can definitely drink that glaze on up girl! And you would LOVE the honey! Thank ya!
Meagan says
Wow, those look incredible! I could eat 10 right now. I love the delicious topping you used too. Looks amazing!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much for the love Meagan!
Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box says
Holy canoli, these look insanely delish. Just insane.
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Mandy!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
Just when I thought I had tried every carrot cake variation. Now I must have these!! Carrot cake is my fav!!
Taylor Kiser says
MINE TOO! It’s so moist and spicy! Thanks Sam, I hope ya LURVE THEM!
Sandra Laflamme says
I definitely need to try my hand at making donuts. Yours are beautiful and sound absolutely delicious!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Sandra! They are totally fun to make – you need to try them!
Katelyn @munchie pie says
My daughter loves doughnuts but I just can’t get over the deep-fried-white-flour unhealthy part of it. These are a perfect compromise! Yummy doughnut that is not fried! MMM she will LOVE you!
Taylor Kiser says
YAY! I can’t eat a “real” donut for the same reasons! I hope she LOVES these thanks Katelyn!
Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel says
I’ll have to try a paleo donut especially after seeing this. The icing is to die for. Almost quite literally lol
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! Thanks Kelsey. Coconut Cream makes everything delish 😉
Matea says
These donuts look amazing! Love that whipped coconut cream 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Matea, I could eat that stuff on ALL THE THINGS!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
These look RIDICULOUSLY delicious. RIDICULOUS!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks friend! xoxo
Patty @ Reach Your Peak says
these look amazing! This is my go-to honey that I buy 🙂 I’ll have to try making these!
Taylor Kiser says
Isn’t it the best?! I hope you love these Patty!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
These donuts sound great Taylor! Just thought you’d like to know though that you listed the frosting ingredients twice in the recipe 😉
Can’t wait to try these!
Taylor Kiser says
Oh I didn’t notice! Thank you!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
These donuts look PERFECT. And yummy. And that honey!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Dorothy! 😀
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
So. MUCH. YES. That you got success with this- It looks delicious, perfect and…something I’d move to Seattle for.
P/S/S (although not in that order)
Taylor Kiser says
I STILL HAVE SOME WITH YOUR NAME ON THEM! Thanks big guy 🙂
Joanne T Ferguson says
Your donuts look delicious and wish I could try one right now pinned and shared
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Joanne!
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
Girl, these donuts are making me want to pick myself up a donut pan!! And omg, coconut milk and honey frosting—I’m ALL over this! Pinned!!
Taylor Kiser says
DO IT! Donut pans are SO FUN!! Thanks for the love and pin!
Julie | This Gal Cooks says
Well hello there, donuts that I want to eat all of. Why aren’t you on a plate in front of me right now???
Great recipe, Taylor! Totally wish I had one of these right now!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! I wish I could send you some! Thanks Julie! 😀
Alyssa @ Simply Quinoa says
Oh gurrrl! You made my day with this recipe. A) I’m obsessed with carrot cake. B) honey is my favorite sweetener and C) you made freaking donuts. So awesome!
Taylor Kiser says
I made them FOR YOU 😉 Ha! Thanks Alyssa!
Catherine says
Dear Taylor, These donuts sound marvelous. I love Golden Blossom. Such a great twist on a classic. My family and friends would love these. xo, Catherine
Taylor Kiser says
Than you Catherine! Golden Blossom really is the best!
Elle @ Only Taste Matters says
These look amazing! Thanks for the info on honey. And what a great idea for the coconut frosting. I must try!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Elle! Please let me know if you try them!
J @ A Hot Southern Mess says
These sound so amazing! Thanks for sharing a GF recipe that actually tastes good and from the baking department! I have tried so many recipes and the cookies/cakes/doughnuts turnout so crumbly and without flavor. I am pinning this recipe so I can try it later. Thanks so much! Actually, now that I try pinning an image from your site, I get a message that I cannot pin from your site 🙁 Sad news! But thank you for sharing anyways!
Taylor Kiser says
You are so welcome! I feel ya on the crumbly…I made MANY batches (12) of these to get them right and not crumbly or bland! So weird about the pinning? But thanks for trying and please let me know if you like them!
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess says
Gorgeous donuts! Pinning!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much for he pin Kim!
Nutmeg Nanny says
These donuts looks so good! I love that are Paleo and that frosting on top…..total yum! Plus who doesn’t love honey? I always keep a big bottle in my pantry.
Taylor Kiser says
You and me both – Cant run out of the stuff! Thanks lady!
GiGi Eats says
OMG!!!! IF I use this Xylitol “honey” I have… I CAN MAKE AND EAT THIS RECIPE AND I AM SOOOO GOING TO TRY!!! I friggin’ think ALL of your recipes are deliciousness looking!! I am so trying this 🙂 EEPS!
Taylor Kiser says
YAY!!!! Thanks so much! Let me know how they go girl!
Json Example says
This looks so yummy!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you!
super mario world says
Taylor, these are beautiful!!! So pretty, and I love that you made them carrot cake flavoured because that’s my freaking favourite.
Taylor Kiser says
Who doesn’t love carrot cake right!? Thanks!