Little Carrot & Coconut Wonders Recipe

Name: Little Carrot & Coconut Wonders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cakes; 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 medium carrots, grated; 11/2 cup plus 2 tsp all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; For the coconut glaze & decoration; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup cream of coconut; 1 carrot, shredded ( I use a zester ); 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

For the cakes
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
2 eggs, beaten
2 medium carrots, grated
11/2 cup plus 2 tsp all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
For the coconut glaze & decoration
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup cream of coconut
1 carrot, shredded ( I use a zester )
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Put all the cake ingredients in a bowl and use a wooden spoon to mix until it becomes a smooth batter.
3
Place batter into a lightly greased muffin pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Cool.
4
Meanwhile combine the powdered sugar and cream of coconut until you have a smooth consistency. Set aside.
5
Bring the sugar and water to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Add the zested carrots and cook for a further 5 minutes, until sticky and caramelized. Drain on paper towels.
6
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cakes , place some caramelized carrots on top.

1579

kcal

Calories

Fat

244

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cakes, 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil, 2 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Little Carrot & Coconut Wonders falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Little Carrot & Coconut Wonders

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