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Carrot Cake Ball Truffles

Irresistible Carrot Cake Ball Truffles for Spring Celebrations

Try these Carrot Cake Ball Truffles, a delightful twist on tradition that’s perfect for spring celebrations!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Truffles
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Canola Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 2 Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Do not swap with baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Nutmeg can be an alternative
  • 2 cups Shredded Carrots Fresh carrots deliver the best results
  • 1 cup Pecan Chips Can substitute with walnuts or almonds
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese Frosting Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli White Chocolate Melting Wafers Chocolate chips can work too

Equipment

  • Standing Mixer
  • Baking dish
  • Parchment Paper
  • double boiler
  • Ice Cream Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Carrot Cake Ball Truffles
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a standing mixer, combine granulated sugar, canola oil, and room temperature eggs. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
  3. Gradually add in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Blend until smooth, avoiding overmixing.
  4. Gently fold in shredded carrots and pecan chips using a spatula, ensuring even distribution.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool completely in the dish for about 30 minutes, then crumble into fine crumbs.
  7. Mix cream cheese frosting into the crumbled cake until a dough-like consistency is reached.
  8. Roll the mixture into smooth balls, placing them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  9. Refrigerate for about 1 hour to help set the truffles before coating.
  10. Melt the white chocolate melting wafers over a double boiler, stirring gently until smooth.
  11. Dip each truffle ball into the melted chocolate and let the excess drip off before placing back on the sheet.
  12. Sprinkle with chopped pecans while the chocolate is still wet, then let set for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These truffles can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week. They make great gifts for spring celebrations.

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