Mini Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, this Mini Carrot Cake topped with Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for any gathering, evoking joyful memories with every bite.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Sifted for better texture
- 3/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- Pinch Ground Cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Toasted Pecan Halves, chopped Add flavor and texture
- 1 large Egg, room temperature Helps bind ingredients
- 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 3 tablespoons Crushed Pineapple, well-drained Adds moisture
- 2/3 cup Freshly Grated Carrots Key ingredient
For the frosting
- 6 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese, room temperature Brings creaminess
- 6 tablespoons Salted Butter, browned and solidified to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
- 2 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar To achieve desired sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 6-inch cake pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with baking spray.
- In a salad bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Stir in chopped pecans until well-coated and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the room-temperature egg and both sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Whisk in vanilla, vegetable oil, crushed pineapple, and freshly grated carrots until well combined.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 35 minutes.
Frosting Preparation
- While the cake cools, whip the browned butter until light, then add room-temperature cream cheese and beat until smooth.
- Slowly mix in powdered sugar to reach a fluffy consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
Notes
This cake pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Consider serving at special occasions or brunch.