Description
A delicious and visually appealing Layered Carrot Cake Trifle Dessert featuring layers of moist carrot cake and creamy cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped cream
- Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
- Decorative carrot ribbons or curls (for garnish)
- Chopped pecans (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrot Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat sugars and oil together. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in grated carrots, pineapple, and nuts.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix just until incorporated.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes completely and then cut them into cubes.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Fold in whipped cream until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Trifle:
- In a trifle dish, begin with a layer of carrot cake cubes.
- Add a layer of cream cheese mixture.
- Repeat layers until the dish is filled, ending with a layer of cream cheese mixture on top.
- Decorate the Trifle:
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
- Garnish with carrot ribbons and chopped pecans.
Notes
- For a more flavorful cake, consider toasting the nuts before adding them.
- Ensure the cake is fully cooled before cutting it into cubes to prevent crumbs.
- Adjust sweetness in the cream cheese layer by adding more or less powdered sugar according to taste.
- Prepare the trifle a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld together nicely.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving