Mini Carrot Cakes
Hello, baking enthusiasts! Today, let's indulge in the sweet simplicity of Mini Carrot Cakes. These adorable treats are a joy to make and a delight to savor. Grated carrots, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness create a heavenly combination. Whether for a special occasion or a simple craving, these mini cakes are the perfect pick-me-up. Stay tuned for more delightful recipes to sweeten your moments.
Equipment
- Mini cake pans (the number depends on how many mini cakes you want)
- Grater
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
- Cake decorating tools (if you want to get fancy with your decorations)
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 2-3 large carrots)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Shredded coconut
- Carrot decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour your mini cake pans. You'll need enough pans for the number of cakes you want to make.
- Wash and peel the carrots, then finely grate them. You should have about 2 cups of grated carrots.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set this dry mixture aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the plain yogurt. Start and finish with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the grated carrots into the cake batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among your prepared mini cake pans.
- Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
- While the cakes are cooling, make the cream cheese frosting.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting on top.
- Feel free to get creative with your cake decorations using chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or even cute carrot-shaped toppings.
Notes
There you have it, a complete guide to baking Mini Carrot Cakes that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. These individual cakes are perfect for impressing your friends and family with your baking skills. With the right ingredients, a touch of creativity, and a sprinkle of love, you can create a dessert that's both delicious and visually stunning.