Comments on: Small Carrot Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/ by Christina Lane Thu, 08 May 2025 19:43:02 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Linda Jean https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-5/#comment-27174434192555080 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:07:05 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192555080 This is my perfect carrot cake – my only go to! It is never fails and is always loved by my guests. I have given the recipe to many people. Because I love nuts and raisins in carrot cake, I always add 1/3 cup of broken walnuts and 1/3 cup of golden raisins stirred in at the end. If I want a small layer cake, I use Christina’s 6″ cake pans to make two layers. Parchment on bottom and I find I have to grease the pans or the layers stick. Bake at 350 for 30-33 minutes. I frost with Christina’s cream cheese frosting – 4 oz cream cheese, 3T butter, 1.5 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 t vanilla – put everything in a bowl and beat until fluffy. So quick and easy! I’ve been making this cake for years and just realized I had never commented. Thank you, Christina! This cake will make its next appearance on my Easter dessert table.

]]> By: Barb https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-5/#comment-27174434192551804 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:08:32 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192551804 Christina, the Print button is being strange, cutting off part of the recipe. It looks different than it used to. Is it me or ???

]]> By: Liz Walters https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-5/#comment-27174434192467784 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 03:14:55 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192467784 In reply to Jillie.

Really moist added a little ginger and nutmeg, but a little too sweet of a cake. Love the recipe so will probably just decrease the sugar and pineapple next time. Thanks!

]]> By: Chris https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-5/#comment-27174434192467548 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:23:54 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192467548 In reply to Jillie.

You need only half a cup, so buy the smallest size and measure out. Simple.

]]> By: Jillie https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-5/#comment-27174434192463078 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:28:12 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192463078 What size can of crushed pineapple?

]]> By: Christina Lane https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-5/#comment-27174434192462738 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:55:44 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192462738 In reply to shirley Edmonds.

I wouldn’t. I would follow the recipe exactly.

]]> By: Maureen https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-5/#comment-27174434192460838 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:34:07 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192460838 To eliminate the sinking in the middle, similar to what some brownie recipes do, I’ve discovered a trick and wonder if it would work with this cake also. After taking the brownies or carrot cake out of the oven, let it set for 2 minutes, then take a simple knife and run it around the perimeter of the cake. My brownies never sink after doing this! Maybe, the carrots would like to avoid sinking too!

]]> By: shirley Edmonds https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-5/#comment-27174434192460071 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:59:46 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192460071 Can I use a 7inch spring form pan?

]]> By: Christina Lane https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-5/#comment-27174434192457998 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:52:13 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192457998 In reply to Amber.

It’s the little round caramel bits in the bag next to the chocolate chips. They’re round balls.

]]> By: Amber https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-5/#comment-27174434192457703 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:12:23 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192457703 With the Carmel bits…is it Carmel chips or actual Carmel that have been chopped up???

]]> By: Maria https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-5/#comment-27174434192456002 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:44:16 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192456002 1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple? What size? What is the weight in ounces?

]]> By: Christina Lane https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-4/#comment-27174434192455294 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 22:09:27 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192455294 In reply to Liz White.

I haven’t, but I do think it would work. Just make it once before serving to company, in case the extra liquid in the applesauce causes the cake to sink.

]]> By: Holly https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-5/#comment-27174434192455275 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 02:41:43 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192455275 Such a yummy cake and so moist! I love carrot cake and was so happy to see this smaller recipe! I made it with cream cheese frosting and it was enjoyed by all!

]]> By: Liz White https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-4/#comment-27174434192455152 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:39:33 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192455152 Have you tried substituting unsweetened apple sauce for oil? Thanks!

]]> By: Christina Lane https://www.dessertfortwo.com/small-carrot-cake-with-caramel-cream-cheese-frosting/comment-page-4/#comment-27174434192451910 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:22:57 +0000 http://www.dessertfortwo.com/?p=12287#comment-27174434192451910 In reply to Beth.

Are they super soft and chewy at room temperature? I bet that would work! Test out melting just a few in the microwave so you don’t ruin the whole bag if you don’t. Sometimes, candy has a chemical in it to prevent melting during travel.

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