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Carrot Cake Truffles

These Carrot Cake Truffles turn classic carrot cake into sweet, bite-sized treats! Made with homemade carrot cake, creamy frosting, and dipped in smooth vanilla bark, they’re perfect for Easter, spring parties, or whenever you’re craving a little dessert.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time32 minutes
Cooling/Chilling Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time2 hours 42 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Carrot Cake Truffles
Servings: 47 truffles
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

Carrot Cake

  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (163.5 g) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups (165 g) finely grated carrots
  • cup (65 g) crushed pineapple, well drained

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (94 g) confectioners' sugar

Coating

  • 20 ounces vanilla almond bark
  • Finely chopped walnuts, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and vegetable oil until combined.
  • Add eggs and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in grated carrots and crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 32 to 38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, about an hour.
  • Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large bowl using your hands or a fork. The crumbs should be fine and even.

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add confectioners' sugar and mix until creamy.
  • Add the frosting to the cake crumbs and mix until combined. The mixture should hold together when pressed but not feel sticky.
  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes, or until firm.

Coating

  • Melt vanilla almond bark according to package instructions.
  • Dip each truffle into the melted coating, allowing excess to drip off. Return to parchment.
  • Immediately sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts before the coating sets.
  • Allow to set completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 123kcal