Almost Homemade Carrot Cake
Carrot cake originated from medieval carrot puddings, which were sweetened with honey and spices.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Almost Homemade Carrot Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the grated carrots, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until smooth.
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Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
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Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top.
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Let the cake rest for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 36g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
