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Coconut Carrot Mini Cakes

April 29, 2012 by Stephanie Brubaker 37 Comments

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Coconut Carrot Mini Cakes by: Back For Seconds   #carrotcake #creamcheeseglaze  #recipe #coconut #easter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrot cake. You either love it or hate it, right?
I happen to love it but only if it doesn’t have nuts. Or raisins. Nothing against nut and raisins – I like them, just not in my cake.
Actually, if I’m gonna be honest, the main reason I like carrot cake is it’s marvelous ability to be the base for massive amounts of cream cheese frosting. Can I get an “Amen“??
However, I recently discovered that it can be amazingly delicious without all that frosting! (I still made a cream cheese glaze though – I’m not an animal!) Β With the addition of coconut and a healthy dose of chocolate chips, this carrot cake rocks! Even if you think you don’t like carrot cake, I bet this recipe could change your mind. It is moist, fluffy, and full of goodness!

Coconut Carrot Mini Cakes by: Back For Seconds   #carrotcake #creamcheeseglaze  #recipe #coconut #easter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coconut Carrot Mini Cakes
By: Back For Seconds

  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup coconut
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350*
Add all ingredients except coconut and chocolate chips to a large mixing bowl. Beat well. Stir in coconut and chips. Pour into greased mini bunt cake pans. Bake 8-10 min or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from pans and let cool on a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze.
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 2 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • splash of milk
In a small bowl mix together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Slowly add milk until desired consistency.

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Filed Under: Cake, Dessert, Easter, Holiday Tagged With: carrot cake, chocolate chips, coconut, dessert, mini

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Comments

  1. Heather Kaluf says

    May 8, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    I love coconut, I must try these soon!
    xoxo
    Heather

    Reply
  2. Becolorful says

    May 7, 2012 at 1:02 am

    I will definitely have to keep this recipe. Carrot cake is my husband’s fave but wow, does it have a lot of calories. These minis would be perfect. Thanks for sharing this week at BeColorful
    pam

    Reply
  3. Slice of Southern says

    May 6, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    These are adorable! Thanks for linking up on Southern Sundays! Featured items will be announced next week so come back, and please bring some more delicious recipes!

    Reply
  4. Krista says

    May 6, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Those are too cute and the glaze looks divine! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week. See you next Sunday ~EMM

    Reply
  5. Jenny @ The NY Melrose Family says

    May 6, 2012 at 2:14 am

    Those look delicious. I love the glaze on top. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays.

    Reply
  6. Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says

    May 6, 2012 at 1:54 am

    This sounds like a winning combination. Thanks for sharing at this week’s link party!

    Reply
  7. Allie says

    May 5, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    These look delicious!! I love carrot cake, but don’t love a ton of icing. Coconut and carrot cake sounds like such a great combo! I featured you on my blog this week! Come check it out and grab a button if you like πŸ™‚ http://missloviecreations.blogspot.com/2012/05/my-favorite-things-thursday-and.html

    Reply
  8. Katie @ Little Becky Homecky says

    May 4, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    YUM! Thanks for sharing at Fantabulous Friday!! These look amazing!

    Reply
  9. Keeper of the Home... says

    May 4, 2012 at 2:41 am

    Thanks for sharing…looks wonderful! But hmmmm gonna have to add the raisins and nuts…and you betcha – AMEN to cream cheese frosting – why would you eat a cake without it???
    Have a great weekend – thanks again for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Carrie @ young living oil lady says

    May 3, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    These look yummy! My husband will love them b/c he is not a fan of raisins πŸ™‚ Would love for you to link up to us on Tuesdays at Kids in the Kitchen:
    http://younglivingoillady.com/home/kids-in-the-kitchen-link-up-week-12/
    Hope to see you there!

    Reply
  11. Ivy and Elephants says

    May 3, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    OMG this has to be amazingly delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed this delicious post. I would love it if you could share this wonderful post at our WIW linky party. I hope you can join us.

    Paula
    Ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

    Reply
  12. Michelle says

    May 3, 2012 at 2:22 am

    I love carrot cake! the mini cakes look so good. I’m a new follower from the blog hop πŸ™‚ x

    Reply
  13. Shatzi @ Love and Laundry says

    May 2, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    Yum!! I wouldn’t have put carrots and coconut together. It looks really good, though. I’ll have to try it.

    New follower from the Welcome Wednesday blog hop. =) http://www.love-and-laundry.blogspot.com

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  14. Jen @ Jens Favorite Cookies says

    May 2, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Amen, honey! You can’t have carrot cake without cream cheese frosting! These are gorgeous!

    Reply
  15. Hubba says

    May 2, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    Wow how yummy! I’m a new follower from a Wed. blog hop, please follow me back at: http://iheartpears.blogspot.com. Thanks!

    Reply
  16. Pams Party says

    May 2, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    I dont eat carrot cake very often, but yours looks really good. I would love it if you would share this recipe on my linky party Dare to Share.

    Pam
    http://pamspartyplanning.blogspot.com/2012/04/dare-to-share-5.html

    Reply
  17. Katie says

    May 2, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Yum! Love both carrot and coconut–must try soon!

    Reply
  18. Carolina HeartStrings says

    May 1, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    This looks yummy. My family would love it. Come visit us. We have some terrific things going on this week to share with you

    Reply
  19. Ms Moppet says

    May 1, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    You had me with the carrot cake, then I saw the words coconut and cream cheese frosting….oh I’m in trouble….

    Reply
  20. Our Pinteresting Family says

    May 1, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Looks yummy!! Megan

    Reply
  21. Lisa says

    May 1, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Love carrot cake and these are so cute! yum!

    Reply
  22. Aisling Beatha says

    May 1, 2012 at 6:42 am

    might have to make these for the next shared meal at church.

    Reply
  23. Anita Stafford says

    May 1, 2012 at 2:17 am

    These are so cute and sound great, love the addition of chocolate chips and coconut!

    Reply
  24. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    May 1, 2012 at 1:24 am

    These look so cute and delicious! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday!

    Reply
  25. Fashion Meets Food says

    April 30, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    You make the best mini items! xo

    Reply
  26. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    April 30, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    I am allergic to nuts and I always substitute coconut! These look delicious! Yummy!

    Reply
  27. Catalina @ Cake with Love says

    April 30, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    I love carrot cake, these are so cute, I bakes some carrot cake balls during the weekend I will post the recipe later this week, but your a the oerfect size to enjoy with a side of tea!

    Reply
  28. 4 Sisters @ bringingbeauty.blogspot.com says

    April 30, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    These look great! I’m not a fan of nuts or raisins in carrot cake either, but the addition of chocolate chips sounds amazing!

    Thanks for sharing at Beautify It Monday! We hope you’ll be back again next week!

    -Four Sisters

    Reply
  29. Heather Graham says

    April 30, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    These look so tasty! YUMMO! I’m so glad that I found your link on Craft-O-Maniac! I’m your newest follower – would love to have you visit my site, soon.

    Blessings!
    -heather
    stringtownhome.blogspot.com

    Reply
  30. Debra Kapellakis says

    April 30, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    cute, tiny bits of YUMMY!

    Reply
  31. Me And My Sweets says

    April 30, 2012 at 11:22 am

    WOW! Those look amazing and a must try! I’, going to start a monthly link up party “My Sweet party” and I’d love you to join. Check out my blog from 1st of May for more info. Have a great day!

    XXX Johanna

    http://www.meandmysweets.blogspot.com

    Reply
  32. Melissa @ Honeybee Vintage says

    April 30, 2012 at 4:49 am

    These look great:) I’m the opposite about carrot cake…it’s gotta have nuts;) Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  33. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    April 30, 2012 at 1:36 am

    Um, wow. These are awesome. And I’m so like you – no nuts, no raisins, and for me, no pineapple. And again, yes, it’s merely a vehicle for the frosting! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  34. Stephanie says

    April 30, 2012 at 1:21 am

    Never thought of putting coconut in a carrot cake but it sounds delicious!!

    Reply
  35. Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says

    April 30, 2012 at 12:48 am

    These look so yummy! Were they difficult to make?

    Melanie
    http://www.bearrabbitbear.com

    Reply
  36. FABBY'S LIVING says

    April 30, 2012 at 12:34 am

    Loving these mini cakes, they look yummy! I love the idea for individual servings. Thanks for sharing.
    FABBY

    Reply

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