Description
This easy carrot cake in a jar is a deliciously moist, spiced dessert layered with a creamy, tangy frosting. Perfect for parties, meal prep, or gifting, this portable treat brings all the flavors of classic carrot cake in an easy-to-serve format.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 200 g (7 oz) carrots, grated
- 150 g (1 ¼ cups) flour
- 100 g (½ cup) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) oil
- 50 g (½ cup) ground almonds or walnuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Layer:
- 200 g (7 oz) cream cheese
- 50 g (½ cup) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 100 ml (½ cup) heavy cream, whipped
Instructions
. Bake the Carrot Cake
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a small baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and oil until light and fluffy.
- Stir in grated carrots, nuts, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold it into the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely, then crumble it into small pieces.
2. Prepare the Cream Layer
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream until combined.
3. Assemble the Jars
- In small jars, layer crumbled carrot cake followed by a spoonful of cream mixture.
- Repeat the layers until the jars are filled, finishing with cream on top.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped nuts, cinnamon, or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
- Storage: Keep jars refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Bake the cake in advance and assemble the jars when needed.
- Freezing: Store the crumbled cake separately in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw before layering with the cream.
- Variations: Make it gluten-free with a gluten-free flour blend or vegan by using flax eggs and dairy-free cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: ~320 kcal