Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Inside Out Carrot Cakes

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for cookie sheets



3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

Pinch ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon freshly, finely grated nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon freshly, finely ground black pepper

6 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1 large egg

1/4 cup sour cream

3/4 teaspoon vanilla, divided

1 1/2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded on the fine side of a box grater (to yield 1 cup)

1/4 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut

5 ounces cream cheese, softened

2/3 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon heavy cream or milk

Preheat oven to 350°. Put a dab of butter in each corner of 2 large baking sheets and line with parchment. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar, egg, sour cream, and 1/4 tsp. vanilla; stir in dry ingredients with a wooden spoon until well combined. Add carrots and coconut, stirring until just combined. Drop 1-tbsp. circles of batter onto baking sheets about 1 in. apart. Bake until cooked through and browned slightly, 14 to 18 minutes. Cool on baking sheets. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat cream cheese until very soft. Add butter and beat until smooth and well blended. Add powdered sugar a third at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Beat in cream and remaining 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Flip cakes over and spread about 1 1/2 tbsp. frosting on half of them. Top each with a remaining cake, flat side down, to sandwich the frosting.



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6 comments:

  1. That Carrot cake is an ingenious idea! I am gonna try that!

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  2. What a cute idea! Very creative!

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  3. What a great idea...fits into the category of whoopie pies! Delcious! yvette@twistedvines

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  4. Hi, following from What's Cooking Wednesday. Stop by and say hi if you get a chance!
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    I know my kiddos would love these, can't wait to try them out!

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