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    You are here: Crunchy Creamy Sweet / Dessert / Slow Cooker Carrot Cake in a Jar

    Slow Cooker Carrot Cake in a Jar

    Published: Jul 11, 2012 · Modified: Feb 25, 2019 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    TomKat split. In case you didn't know.

    I don't know why you wouldn't know, because apparently it is so important that it became the NATIONAL NEWS!!!

    Hello, is it just me or do we really need to hear about celebrities' divorce on the evening news? ET is made for it. So is Twitter and Facebook.

    It was all cute when Katie and Tom got together, had their fairytale wedding and were nicknamed the "perfect couple". I admit, I hoped that it would work. More for her, than for him. It was her dream of dreams to marry him and I hoped she would get what she wanted. Just like I did.But my Hubby told me, like he always does, that it won't last and he gives them two, OK, three years tops. Ohhh, I was hoping he would be wrong this time.

    Nope. He was right, just like he always is. My face-the-reality guy.

    Eh, forget the celebrities. They will move on, she will move on just like Nicole did and look at her now! Happy as a clam!

    But you won't move on. Not until you make this.

    Carrot cake lovers unite! Unite over a slow cooker. Because when the oven is not an option ( especially when outdoors feels like you could bake and fry on the sidewalk ) - your crock pot or slow cooker is there for you.
    "But, Anna, slow cooker cakes are never preeeeetty!!". I hear you!
    Enter little itty bitty jar.
    And some sprinkles.
    Sprinkles make anything look pretty and happy. 🙂 Instant beauty.
    Aaaaanyways, make the cake, use the jar as a template, cut out the cake, slice each piece in half, place one part on the bottom of the jar ( or crumble it and sprinkle all over the bottom and then gently press down ), layer with frosting, another layer of cake, pretty swirl of frosting ( with your trusty 1M tip 🙂 ), add sprinkles and POOF! Nice looking dessert, no? 🙂 Take to a picnic or serve to guests at a family reunion. Everyone will love it! And look at ya, you didn't even turn the oven on. 🙂
    Do I even have to say how good this cake is? Didn't think so. Just make it.

    Slow Cooker Carrot Cake

    1 ½ c all-purpose flour
    ¾ c granulated sugar
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    ½ teaspoon baking soda
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    ¼ c water
    ½ c vegetable oil
    2 large eggs
    1 c shredded carrots ( 2 to 3 medium )
    ¼ c shredded coconut

    Line the bottom of your slow cooker with a aluminum foil so it comes up about 1 to 2 inches up the sides.
    Butter the foil or spray with cooking oil.
    In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients ( flour, sugar, spices, baking powder, soda and salt ). In a small bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients ( water, oil and eggs ).
    Add the wet ingredients to dry ingredients and beat until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
    Stir in carrots and coconut. Spread the batter in your slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 2 to 2,5 hours. Check the cake after 1 ¾ hour with a toothpick. My cake was done around the 2 hour mark. If the toothpick comes out clean - your cake is done.
    Let it cool for 5 minutes in the slow cooker with lid off. Lift the cake out and cool completely on a cooling rack.
    WHen your cake is completely cool, use your jar as a template and cut circles of cake out with a sharp knife. Slice each circle in half, as you would for a layer cake. Place the bottom half on the bottom of your jar. You can crumble the cake and sprinkle it onto the bottom of your jar and then gently press down.
    With the frosting in your piping bag, cover the cake layer with the frosting. Place the top layer of your cake on the layer of frosting. Now be creative and make a pretty swirl of frosting on the top layer of your cake.
    Add sprinkles. Repeat for every jar. Crumble the scraps of your cake and fill the jars as suggested above.
    Enjoy!

    source: adapted from Not Your Momma's Slow Cooker Cookbook by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    ½ c unsalted butter, softened
    4 oz. cream cheese, softened
    2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    4 - 5 c powdered sugar

    In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla and beat again. Slowly add powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
    Spread on cooled cake.

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    Ban the oven-baking and I will find a way around it. 🙂

     

    Tomorrow... oh, tomorrow.. 🙂 It will be very special. Hope to see you here!

     

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    Comments

    1. Emily Lynne says

      July 14, 2012 at 4:18 pm

      Oh my gosh, I have never heard of a slow-cooker-cake!! That's wild. Good going, looks so cute and totally ideal in this heat!

    2. Curry and Comfort says

      July 14, 2012 at 11:49 am

      Bravo Anna!!!!!! This is such a clever way to bake without using the oven!! I am definitely going to do this at home. 🙂 I love your final product because it's simply adorable. 🙂 Take a bow my friend.... brilliant. 🙂

    3. Amy says

      July 14, 2012 at 2:02 am

      This is so adorable! Who doesn't love carrot cake, and especially in their own individual serving?! Love the sprinkles on top, so cute!

    4. Leanne says

      July 13, 2012 at 1:36 am

      What a pretty photo!!! Any dessert in a jar sounds delicious!

    5. atthepatisserie says

      July 12, 2012 at 6:56 pm

      So pretty!! you found the solution to the not so nice looking cooker cakes 🙂 hahah 🙂

      • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2012 at 9:06 pm

        Aww, thank you, Ann 🙂 I just realized, I should have post a pic with the cake straight out of the slow cooker...

    6. Nisha says

      July 12, 2012 at 4:30 pm

      I need me some cute little jars like these. Then I need me some pretty little cakes like these.

      • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2012 at 9:07 pm

        Two words: Hobby Lobby. 🙂 Thanks, Nisha!

    7. Jessica says

      July 12, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      What a great idea! Individual desserts are the best! Love it!

      • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2012 at 9:07 pm

        Right? 🙂 Thank you, Jessica!

    8. Jennie says

      July 12, 2012 at 1:41 pm

      I agree. I don't think it was National News worthy, but this is what the world has come to.

      I love that you made a cake in the crockpot. These little gems look delicious.

      • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2012 at 9:09 pm

        Thanks, Jennie 🙂

    9. The Better Baker says

      July 12, 2012 at 12:00 pm

      I looooove carrot cake and single servings anytime too. This is very creative..and adorable - thanks so much for sharing.

      • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2012 at 9:10 pm

        You are very welcome:) Thank you for stopping by!

    10. cathy @ Noble Pig says

      July 12, 2012 at 1:42 pm

      This is my husbands favorite kind of cake and I love making it in all kinds of versions. What a cute recipe in these sweet jars!

      • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2012 at 9:08 pm

        Yay! Thank you, Cathy! I am so happy you like it!

    11. Terri says

      July 12, 2012 at 6:35 am

      This is so unique and so pretty in those jars! It is a definite must try, plus such a great Pin.

      • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2012 at 9:11 pm

        Aww, thank you, Terri 🙂

    12. Anne says

      July 12, 2012 at 2:50 am

      Brilliant! This is the first summer that I've been using my crock pot to cook dinner! I've never attempted any type of dessert with my crock pot, but this looks easy! And delicious! And those sprinkles...so pretty! : )

      • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2012 at 9:12 pm

        I hope you will give it a try, Anne! Thank you!

    13. Dorothy says

      July 12, 2012 at 1:56 am

      I LOVE THIS. I am totally pinning it. My hubs LOVES carrot cake...and I hate using the oven when it's over 100 degrees. 🙂

      • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2012 at 9:14 pm

        So let's outsmart the Nature and bake in slow cookers!! lol 🙂 Thanks, Dorothy!

    14. Pacheco Patty says

      July 12, 2012 at 12:41 am

      This type of baking project is the kind of thing that makes baking really fun especially in the hot days of summer when you don't want to turn on the oven! I pinned it for later and hope to get to it soon, just lovely;-)

      • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2012 at 9:16 pm

        Aww, thank you so much, sweet Patty!

    15. Leslie says

      July 11, 2012 at 11:41 pm

      These are adorable! I can't believe you baked them in a crock pot, because they are so elegant in the little jars! This would be cute for a party! Thanks for visiting today and I'm really glad you like the cobbler. It's exciting for me to share the recipe!
      Blessings,
      Leslie

      • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2012 at 9:17 pm

        Thank you, Leslie!

    16. Carrie Burrill says

      July 11, 2012 at 10:38 pm

      This is pretty awesome. Who new... cake in a crock pot!

      • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2012 at 9:20 pm

        Right? Thank you, Carrie 🙂

    17. Ellen B Cookery says

      July 11, 2012 at 9:51 pm

      Oh my, you have really outdone yourself here. This looks so GOOD!

      • Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2012 at 9:22 pm

        Aww, you are so sweet 🙂 Thank you so much, Ellen!

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