4 Ingredient Carrot Cake Truffles

Why we love this carrot cake truffle recipe.

Carrot cake truffles feature the same delicious flavors that are in most cream cheese frosted carrot cakes. Because they are truffles, you can enjoy bite sized carrot cake without having to eat an entire slice.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• There are just four ingredients needed to make this recipe.
• These bite sized treats offers a burst of warm spices, sweetness, and often a hint of tang from cream cheese frosting.
• This recipe is about as easy as it gets to make.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding a bit of shredded coconut for additional flavor.
• Carrot cake truffles can be served about any time of the year, especially during the spring months.
• About everyone can agree on these tasty treats.

Ingredients needed to make truffles with carrot cake.

• Carrot Cake. Use a baked carrot cake that has been cooled.
• Cream Cheese. Use a full fat cream cheese that has been softened to room temperature.
• Vanilla Almond Bark. Used to coat the truffles.
• Pecans. Use roasted pecans that have been chopped into small pieces.
• Optional add-ins, Shredded coconut, raisins, or candy sprinkles.

Tips for making the best carrot cake truffles.

Baking your own homemade carrot cake is as easy as using a carrot cake mix. Just make sure that your cake has fully cooled before making this recipe.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Day old carrot cake from your grocery store or bakery also works well in this recipe.
2. Use a cookie scoop to make the truffles a uniform size. A medium sized cookie scoop works well with this recipe.
3. To crumble the baked cake, it is easiest to use a food processor. Just be sure to not 'over-process' as it can give your truffles a 'gummy' texture.
4. Chilling your truffle mixture (for at least 30 minutes) can make it easier to roll your mixture into balls. Chilling also helps to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
5. When your roll the mixture into balls, do so lightly as packing the ingredients can make the truffles too dense.
6. Use a microwave-safe bowl to melt your almond bark in your microwave. The double boiler method could also work (see the directions on the packaging).

How to make 4 Ingredient Carrot Cake Truffles

Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus cake baking time if you need to bake your cake) .
Chill Time: About 1 to 1 ½ hours.
Servings: 12 truffles, depending on how large you roll your truffles.

1. Prepare If you have not done so, bake a carrot cake according to the directions on the packaging (or use a pre-made cake). Then allow the cake to fully cool. Also, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Crumble. In a large bowl using your hands, gently crumble the cake into large crumbs, stopping before the cake gets mushy .
3. Cream Cheese. Drop dollops of the softened cream cheese into the crumbled cake and then use a rubber spatula or similar item to fold the cream cheese into the cake.
4. Scoop. Use a cookie scoop to scoop out the mixture and then use your hands to roll the scooped mixture into balls. Then place each of the rolled balls on to your prepared baking sheet.
5. Freeze. Transfer the baking sheet with the balls to your freezer to set (about a half hour). You can lightly cover them with plastic wrap if needed.
6. Almond Bark. Melt your almond bark according to the packaging directions. I like to use a microwave-safe bowl and microwave bark, stopping to stir every 30 seconds.
7. Coat. You can use a fork or skewer to carefully dip each of the cake balls into the melted almond bark. A spoon can help your coat the balls entirely if needed. Then place the coated balls back on to the baking sheet and sprinkle the chopped pecans on top while bark is still soft.
8. Set. Return the coated truffle balls to your freezer for the bark to fully set (about an hour) before enjoying.

Expert Tip 👉 This truffle recipe also works with other kinds of cake!

How to store carrot truffles.

Once your truffles have fully set, they can be stored in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers. When properly stored, carrot cake truffles can keep for up to five days when refrigerated or frozen for up to a few months.

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4 Ingredient Carrot Cake Truffles, a simple and decadent recipe treat made with carrot cake and cream cheese coated in white chocolate.

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