Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with our delightful Carrot Cake for Two! These charming mini cakes are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special moment or treating yourself to a cozy night in. Each cake features a moist texture, warm spices, and a luscious cream cheese frosting that makes every bite irresistible. With their petite size, these carrot cakes are not only visually appealing but also easy to share—or keep all to yourself! Add a touch of fun with creative decorations using gel food coloring, making them perfect for festive gatherings or intimate celebrations.
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 carrots
- 460g cream cheese
- 150g mascarpone
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare an 11×16-inch sheet pan.
- In a bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, granulated and brown sugars until smooth.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; fold gently.
- Incorporate shredded carrots into the batter.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before cutting with a cookie cutter; assemble layers with frosting between each cake round.
- Decorate with colored frosting if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg