Carrot Cake Trifle Cups
These carrot cake trifle cups are the perfect spring dessert made with Florida Crystals® regenerative sugar. Soft carrot cake layered with creamy frosting—easy, beautiful, and perfect for Easter.Â
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Creator: Leslie Stokes
I’m so excited to share these carrot cake trifle cups because they’re one of my favorite spring desserts—and it came out SO good.
Baking this time of year just feels different. We’re getting ready for Easter, the weather is starting to warm up, and I always find myself back in the kitchen making something fun and a little extra special.
Some of my favorite memories with my kids are baking together this time of year. Even though they didn’t make it into this video, this is exactly the kind of recipe we’d usually make together—simple, a little messy, and so good.
Why I Love This carrot cake Recipe
This is one of those desserts that:
looks really pretty and elevated
is actually super simple to make
can be prepped ahead
and is perfect for sharing
And I love that it’s served in individual cups—it just makes it feel a little more fun for spring gatherings, Easter, or even just a weekend treat.
The Baking Staples I Used
I stopped by Target to grab my baking staples and picked up my go-to Florida Crystals® regenerative sugar.
I always look for their bright bags in the baking aisle—it makes them so easy to find—and I love that their sugars are minimally processed and made from U.S. grown sugarcane.
For this recipe, I used all three:
Florida Crystals® Regenerative Organic Raw Cane Sugar
Florida Crystals® Regenerative Organic Light Brown Sugar
Florida Crystals® Powdered Sugar
Each one plays a role in the recipe and really gives you the best flavor and texture.
FIND Florida Crystals® IN STORE
This is one of those recipes that just feels like spring.
It’s easy, it’s pretty, and it’s something you can make ahead without stressing—which is always a win.
And when I’m baking this time of year, I always reach for Florida Crystals® regenerative sugar. It’s something I’ve come to rely on for both flavor and quality, and I love how easy it is to grab everything I need in one stop.
Tips for storage
Cake can be made 1–2 days ahead
Frosting can be stored in the fridge and mixed before using
Fully assembled cups hold well for up to 24 hours
Perfect for prepping before a party or holiday.
I hope this meal prep helps you! Don’t forget to follow along on social media for more Meal Prep + healthy recipes!
Carrot Cake Trifle Cups (The Cutest Spring Dessert)
Ingredients
Carrot Cake
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Florida Crystals® Regenerative Organic Raw Cane Sugar
- 1 cup Florida Crystals® Regenerative Organic Light Brown Sugar
- 1 cup avocado oil or melted coconut oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ginger optional
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup chopped pecans optional
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 tbsp butter softened
- 2 cups Florida Crystals® Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 cup whipped cream
Let's Make It
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13 pan
- Mix dry ingredients
- Mix wet ingredients with Florida Crystals® sugars
- Add carrots and vinegar
- Combine wet and dry ingredients
- Bake 25–30 minutes
- Cool and crumble
- Make frosting
- Layer cake, frosting, and pecans into cups
Nutrition Facts
(Estimated per serving – based on 10 servings)
Calories: ~420
Protein: 4g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 25g
Sugar: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Meal Prep in 1 Hour
You can use any two of the meals in this series to get your meal prep done in just about and hour, give or take!
Having your breakfast and lunch ready for the week helps you stay on track with your nutriton, saves you time and money! I truly beleive that meal prep does not need to be over complicated, take too much time or be boring!
I always get asked- “do you ever get tired of eating the same thing all week?” and the answer is, no! Not when the food taste good! I give plenty of variety in these preps and keep it simple!
As always, thanks for being here and remember, don’t over complicate the process! Take a deep breath, you got this!
