Camilla Jessen
Creamy, moist, and full of spring flavor—this mini carrot cake recipe is perfect for Easter and any cozy weekend treat.
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Easter calls for something sweet, fresh, and a little special—and this carrot cake recipe delivers all that in bite-sized form.
Whether you’re celebrating the holidays, surprising someone on their birthday, or simply in the mood to bake, these mini carrot cake muffins are a crowd-pleaser.
Sure, a big slice of cake is satisfying.
But muffins? They’re tidy, easy to share, and let’s face it—just more fun. These little cakes are ideal for Easter brunch tables, bake sales, or just a quiet Sunday afternoon.
A proper carrot cake is all about the perfect balance: not too sweet, gently spiced, and topped with a dreamy cream cheese layer. This recipe gets it just right.
Here’s What You’ll Need
For the muffins:
- 100 g carrots
- 70 g soft butter
- 70 g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 2 eggs
- 125 g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 50 g ground hazelnuts
For the frosting:
- 200 g cream cheese
- 40 g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
To decorate:
- 12 marzipan carrots
- Chopped pistachios
Step-by-Step
- Prep the carrots and oven: Peel and finely grate the carrots. Preheat your oven to 180°C (top/bottom heat).
- Make the batter: Beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well. Then gently fold in flour, baking powder, hazelnuts, and the grated carrots. Stir until smooth.
- Bake the muffins: Fill 12 muffin tins with the batter and bake for about 20 minutes. Let them cool completely before decorating.
- Frost and decorate: Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla sugar, and lemon juice for the topping. Spread over the cooled muffins. Add one marzipan carrot to each and sprinkle with chopped pistachios for a finishing touch.
These carrot cake muffins from Freundin are a seasonal standout but tasty enough to bake all year round.
Soft, creamy, and easy to make, they’re sure to earn a spot in your go-to recipe list. Whether for Easter brunch or a sweet weekday pick-me-up — these little cakes deliver big flavor in every bite.
Bon appétit!