Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Carrot Cake Ball Truffles, a perfect bite-sized treat that merges rich carrot cake with creamy frosting and a silky white chocolate coating. These truffles are not just a dessert; they’re a versatile addition to any celebration, whether for birthdays, holidays, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With their balanced flavors of spice and sweetness, they promise an explosion of taste in every bite. Easy to make and customizable, these truffles can be prepared ahead of time and stored for later enjoyment, making them a practical yet indulgent option for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup pecan chips (plus extra for topping)
- 16 oz cream cheese frosting
- 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a stand mixer, combine sugar, canola oil, and eggs until mixed well.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; mix until just combined.
- Fold in shredded carrots and pecan chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before crumbling it into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- Mix in cream cheese frosting until a moldable dough forms; portion into balls using an ice cream scoop.
- Chill the truffles for about an hour before dipping them in melted white chocolate.
- Decorate with reserved pecans before allowing the chocolate to set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg