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Mini Carrot Bundt Cakes
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

These mini bundt cakes are adorable and make the perfect treat for Easter! This is the best carrot cake recipe we have ever had and makes the most delicious, flavorful, and moist cake!

Yields: 10 mini bundt cakes
Ingredients
For the mini carrot bundt cakes:
  • 2 cups (254g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 and 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons; 169g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (130g) applesauce
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 and 1/2 cups (230g) grated carrot (about 3 medium-sized carrots)
For the brown butter cream cheese frosting:
  • 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons; 56g) salted butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups (200g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the cakes:
  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease a mini bundt pan with nonstick spray and set aside.

  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined. Add the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Fold in the grated carrots using a spatula. 

  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 fill. Bake at 350ºF for 15-17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting and allow the pan to cool completely before greasing again and baking any remaining cakes.

For the frosting:
  1. Heat the butter in a skillet (preferably one with a light colored bottom so it is easy to tell when the butter is done browning) over low heat until browned. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.

  2. In a medium-sized bowl, use an electric handheld or stand mixer to beat the cream cheese on medium speed for about 1 minute, until smooth. Add the cooled brown butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla and beat on low speed until combined. To frost the mini bundt cakes, cut a small corner off of a ziplock bag and pour the frosting in. Once the cakes have cooled completely, you can frost them to your liking.

Recipe Notes

Make Ahead Tip: These cakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.