Description
These Mini Bundt Carrot Cakes are the ultimate springtime treat! Moist, spiced, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, they make for a delightful individual dessert. Decorate them with Easter candy for a festive touch or enjoy them as is for a cozy, comforting bite!
Ingredients
For the Cakes:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ginger, ¾ cup avocado oil (or vegetable oil), 2 cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup buttermilk, 4 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 ½ cups fresh, finely grated carrots, 1 cup chopped walnuts.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 ounces (1 cup) cream cheese (softened), 6 ounces (½ cup) unsalted butter (softened), ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 ½ cups powdered sugar.
For Decoration:
Assorted Easter candy, edible grass.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a mini bundt cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Blend the Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix sugar, eggs, buttermilk, avocado oil, and vanilla. Beat on low speed until combined.
- Combine & Fold: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth. Avoid over-mixing. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared mini bundt cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Frost: Let the cakes cool in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack. Once fully cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Decorate & Enjoy: Top with Easter candy, edible grass, or any creative decorations.
Notes
- For extra texture, toast the walnuts before adding them to the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- These cakes also freeze well—just wrap them individually and thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American