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6) Carrot cake mini smash with cream cheese dollop (no bright dye)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4- inch round cake batter for one small layer: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder, pinch salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp grated carrot about 1 small carrot
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Cream cheese dollop: 2 tbsp cream cheese 1 tsp powdered sugar, 1 tsp milk (to spread)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 4-inch round pan and line the bottom.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat egg, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla. Stir in grated carrot.
  4. Fold wet into dry until just combined. Pour into pan and smooth top.
  5. Bake 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then on a rack.
  6. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk to a thick, spreadable consistency. Dollop on center just before photos.