Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking and savoring these Carrot Cakes for Two! Perfectly sized for an intimate celebration or a cozy night in, these mini cakes feature a moist, tender crumb infused with fresh carrots and aromatic spices. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and colorful decorations, they are sure to impress your taste buds and elevate any occasion. Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing with someone special, these charming desserts are simple to make and even easier to enjoy. Dive into this quick baking adventure and discover how satisfying it is to create personalized treats just for two!
Ingredients
Scale
- 220g vegetable oil
- 150g granulated sugar
- 100g brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 230g freshly shredded carrot
- For the frosting: 460g cream cheese, 150g mascarpone, 60g powdered sugar, vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare an 11×16-inch sheet pan.
- In a mixing bowl, blend eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; gently mix until combined.
- Fold in shredded carrots.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before cutting into circles.
- Whip together cream cheese, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Assemble by stacking cake circles with frosting in between; decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg