Mini Gluten Free Carrot Cakes

November 05, 2014

Adorable Mini Gluten Free Carrot Cakes that are perfectly decorated for Easter! These cute little desserts are super easy, gluten free and lower fat.

For the cake:
¼ Cup Coconut flour, sifted (37 grams post sifting) (My fav is Bob's Red Mill)
½ tsp Baking soda
½ tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Cinnamon
? tsp Nutmeg
¼ tsp Salt
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp Coconut oil, melted
2 Tbsp Non fat, plain Greek yogurt
½ tsp Vanilla extract
¾ Cup Light brown sugar, packed *
1¼ Cups Grated carrots (about 4 small carrots)
For the icing:
4 Ounces Reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
¼ Cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Cup Powdered sugar, sifted
1 Tbsp Unsweetened coconut flakes
½ Tbsp water
Green food coloring
Cadbury Mini Eggs

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin tin with 5 muffin liners. Set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the sifted coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt...
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Nutritions

Calories
458

Sodium
634mg
26% DV

Fat
22g
34% DV

Protein
7g
15% DV

Carbs
61g
20% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV