The traditional carrot cake in cupcake shape. They are a special delicacy for Easter celebrations, bake sales, backyard barbecues, and potlucks since they are frosted with a lemony cream cheese frosting.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 15 mins |
| Total Time: | 20 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium Golden Delicious apple – peeled, cored, and chopped
- ¾ cup brown sugar, divided
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream, or more as needed
- 2 cups oats (such as Quaker Oats®)
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add apple and 1/4 cup brown sugar; cook and stir until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small serving bowl.
- Melt remaining butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add remaining brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add 2 cups heavy cream; bring to a simmer. Add oats, flax seeds, and cinnamon; mix and stir until oats are full cooked and creamy, about 2 minutes, adding a touch more heavy cream if needed.
- Serve in a bowl topped with caramel apple, raisins, and almonds. Add a spoonful of whipped topping to add additional creaminess.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 750 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 77 g |
| Cholesterol | 134 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 26 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Sugars | 47 g |
| Fat | 48 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |