Moist, spiced mini carrot cakes soaked in a creamy tres leché mixture and topped with whipped cream or glaze. A cozy twist on a Latin classic.
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
2 eggs
½ cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup neutral oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup finely grated carrots
⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
⅓ cup evaporated milk
⅓ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
Whipped cream or cream cheese glaze (for topping)
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease muffin tin or ramekins.
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla.
Fold dry ingredients into wet, then stir in carrots.
Fill muffin cups ¾ full. Bake for 18–22 mins. Cool completely.
Mix the three milks. Poke holes in cakes and spoon 2–3 tbsp of milk mixture over each.
Chill at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Top with whipped cream or glaze before serving.
Gluten-free 1:1 flour works well
Coconut cream topping for dairy-free option
Add pineapple or walnuts for variation
Best served chilled