Mini Carrot Cakes with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe
Carrot cakes are a classic treat loved by many for their moist texture and warm spices. Adding a twist to the traditional carrot cake, these mini versions are perfect for individual servings, making them ideal for parties or gatherings. Topped with a luscious cream cheese icing, these mini carrot cakes are a creamy delight that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Let’s dive into the recipe and enjoy these delectable treats.
Ingredients:
For the Carrot Cakes:
– 175g self-raising flour
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– ½ tsp ground nutmeg
– ½ tsp ground ginger
– 150g light brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 120ml vegetable oil
– 200g grated carrots
– 50g chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
– 100g cream cheese, softened
– 50g unsalted butter, softened
– 200g icing sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preparing the Carrot Cakes:
– Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
– In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
– In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until well combined.
– Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
– Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts, if using.
– Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
– Remove from the oven and allow the mini carrot cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
2. Making the Cream Cheese Icing:
– In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
– Gradually add the sifted icing sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until the icing is smooth and well combined.
– If the icing is too thick, you can add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
3. Assembling the Mini Carrot Cakes:
– Once the mini carrot cakes have cooled, pipe or spread the cream cheese icing on top of each cake.
– For an extra touch, you can sprinkle some chopped walnuts or cinnamon on top of the icing.
– Serve the mini carrot cakes with cream cheese icing and enjoy the creamy delight!
These mini carrot cakes with cream cheese icing are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of carrots with the tanginess of the cream cheese icing. Perfect for any occasion, these individual servings are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more. Give this recipe a try and indulge in these moist and flavorful mini treats!