Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 4-5 tablespoons half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • food coloring
  • crushed chocolate graham cracker crumbs (for garnish)

Instruction

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare your baking pan by spraying it with baking spray. Then, use a pastry brush to make sure all the nooks and crannies of the pan are coated with the spray. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the brown sugar and butter. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat again until smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add half of this mixture to your sugar and butter mixture. Start to combine for a few seconds, and then add in your buttermilk. Combine for a few more seconds and then add in the rest of your flour mixture. Finally, add in the finely shredded carrots and mix until just combined.
  • Use a teaspoon to fill each cavity 3/4 full of batter. Do not overfill. Lightly bang pan on counter to level the batter.
  • Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the center is set and the edges begin to brown. Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for 5-8 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack. Clean your pan and repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Next, prepare your glaze. In a medium-sized bowl, start with the confectioners' sugar. Then, add the half and half one tablespoon at a time to reach the desired consistency. Whisk to combine. Mix in the vanilla extract and optional food coloring.
  • Whisk well until the glaze is smooth and no sugar clumps are visible.
  • Once your cakes have cooled, use a pastry bag to drizzle each cake with the confectioners' sugar glaze. Allow the glaze to set before styling on top of crushed chocolate graham cracker crumbs.