Description
These delicious and easy-to-make carrot cake bites are perfect for sharing with friends or family, offering a sweet comfort food treat with a healthy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C): Prepare your square pan by lightly greasing it.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and oil. Add the grated carrots and vanilla, and mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add the nuts: If using nuts, gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour into the pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake in the oven: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool: Once baked, allow to cool before cutting into small bites.
Notes
Don’t worry if your batter seems a little thicker than usual; it’s normal! The moisture of the carrots plays a big role in the texture. For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a dash of ginger. If you have leftovers, they freeze well for a convenient treat later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: carrot cake, dessert, bite-sized treats, easy recipes, vegetarian desserts