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 mins
Cook Time32 minutes mins
Cooling/Chilling Time1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs 42 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Carrot Cake Truffles
Servings: 47 truffles
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
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
- ⅓ 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
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.
Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 123kcal