Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Carrot Cake Ball Truffles, a perfect blend of moist carrot cake and creamy frosting encased in rich white chocolate. These bite-sized treats are ideal for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a holiday gathering, or simply treating yourself to something sweet. With their unique combination of spices, sweetness, and crunch from pecans, these truffles will surely impress your guests. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite nuts or spices, these truffles also offer an eye-catching presentation that makes them a standout on dessert tables.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup pecan chips
- 1 container (about 16 oz) cream cheese frosting
- 1 (16 oz) bag Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a stand mixer, combine sugar, canola oil, and eggs until well blended.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; mix until just combined.
- Fold in shredded carrots and pecan chips evenly into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before crumbling it into fine crumbs in a bowl.
- Mix in cream cheese frosting until you achieve a moldable consistency.
- Roll mixture into balls and place them on a cookie sheet; refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Melt white chocolate using a double boiler; dip each truffle into chocolate and return to the cookie sheet topped with chopped pecans.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg