Description

Mini Carrot Cake Trifles are a delightful dessert that combines layers of moist carrot cake, creamy cream cheese frosting, and crunchy nuts. This easy-to-make treat captures the comforting flavors of classic carrot cake while presenting them in a visually stunning way. Perfect for any occasion, these trifles will impress your guests and evoke sweet memories with every indulgent spoonful.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup finely grated carrots
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, mix eggs, oil, grated carrots, and vanilla until combined.
Combine wet and dry ingredients; pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
Crumble cooled cakes into pieces and layer crumbles with frosting in cups or jars.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 trifle (150g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Customize your trifles by adding raisins or swapping nuts as desired. To enhance the flavor of frosting, consider incorporating orange zest or spices like nutmeg.