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Mini Carrot Cakes


  • Author: platesdaily
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about 12 mini carrot cakes

Description

Mini carrot cakes are delightful bite-sized treats that combine moist, spiced cake with creamy frosting—perfect for any occasion!


Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Baking Powder
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Fresh Carrots
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
  3. Stir in grated carrots, eggs, and vegetable oil until just combined.
  4. Fill each muffin liner about two-thirds full with batter.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to wire racks.
  6. Prepare cream cheese frosting by whipping softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then frost cooled cakes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: - For added moisture, consider swapping some vegetable oil with crushed pineapple. - Enhance texture by adding nuts or raisins as desired.