Carrot mini cake, a simple and light single-portion dessert, perfect for breakfast or an everyday snack. The recipe is quick and easy because all the ingredients are mixed in a blender. Once you obtain a smooth, homogeneous batter, pour it into individual molds and cook in the air fryer. I have been using the air fryer often lately, both for savory and sweet recipes, but you can also bake these mini muffins in the oven by increasing the temperature and cooking time. Soft and tasty, these carrot mini cakes are lactose-free and have no added sugars. If you are gluten intolerant, you can substitute 00 flour with rice flour in the same amount. A quick idea suitable for everyone, adults and kids, for those who want to stay light but not give up something sweet. This carrot mini cake in the air fryer will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4Servings
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 243.89 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 26.51 (g) of which sugars 15.88 (g)
- Proteins 5.43 (g)
- Fat 13.35 (g) of which saturated 1.28 (g)of which unsaturated 4.87 (g)
- Fibers 2.60 (g)
- Sodium 42.52 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 63 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 3.5 oz carrots (about 1 cup grated)
- 1/4 cup sugar (erythritol)
- 1 1/3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- lemon zest (to taste)
- powdered sugar (to dust)
Tools
- Blender
- Air Fryer
- Ramekins for oven
Steps
First, clean the carrots, remove the ends, peel them and rinse under running water to remove any soil. Then cut them into pieces and transfer them to the blender. Add the egg, the sugar, the oil and the zest of one untreated, washed lemon. Start blending and then add the all-purpose flour, the almond flour and the baking powder. Blend again until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous batter.
Pour the batter into the ramekins, leaving about 3/4 inch from the edge, because they will rise during cooking. Cook in the air fryer at 352°F for 15 minutes, and perform the toothpick test before removing them to check for doneness.
As soon as the mini cakes are cooked, remove them from the air fryer, let them cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Storage and tips for the carrot mini cake
The carrot mini cake can be stored in a cool, dry place for 2 to 3 days, covered with a glass dome.
FAQ Questions and Answers for the carrot mini cake
Can I add chocolate?
Of course, you can add chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
