Ingredients
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- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 egg (for cheesecake layer)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, then fold in the grated carrots.
- Spoon the carrot cake batter into each muffin cup until they are halfway full.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, one egg, and vanilla extract and mix until well blended.
- Carefully spoon the cheesecake mixture over the carrot cake batter in each muffin cup.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the centers are firm and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours before serving.
Last Step:
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These bites can be topped with a dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Feel free to add raisins or nuts to the carrot cake batter for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 155 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg