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Carrot Cake in a Jar

Delicious Carrot Cake in a Jar with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in these delightful Carrot Cake Jars with Cream Cheese Frosting, a portable twist on a classic favorite.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 jars
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 2¾ cups grated carrots
  • 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple drained
  • ¾ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 8-ounce package light cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans or walnuts lightly toasted

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Half Sheet Pan
  • mixer
  • cookie cutter
  • Jars with Lids

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a half sheet pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mix both sugars, melted butter, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla together on medium speed until smooth (about 1 minute).
  3. Add cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and continue mixing for 30 seconds, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  4. Mix in both flours until just combined.
  5. Fold in carrots, pineapple, coconut, and pecans.
  6. Pour batter into prepared half sheet pan and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Making the Frosting
  1. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until combined.
  2. With mixer on low, slowly add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, scraping sides of the bowl as necessary. Once incorporated, turn the speed up to medium and mix for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Assembling the Jars
  1. Using a round biscuit or cookie cutter slightly smaller than your jar diameter, cut out cake rounds.
  2. Layer a jar with one cake round, a layer of frosting, another cake round, and additional frosting. Repeat one more time or until the jar is almost to the top, lightly pressing down cake after each addition.
  3. Top each jar with toasted pecans (or walnuts).
  4. Screw on lid and consume within 2 days, or place in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Jars can also be popped into the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jar

Notes

Feel free to swap out nuts for chocolate chips or add spices like nutmeg for an extra kick. You can also use Greek yogurt for a tangy twist on the frosting.

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