Bakery-Style Carrot Cake

Carrot cake became popular in the United States during World War II when sugar and butter were rationed, and carrots were used as a substitute for sweetness and moisture in cakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Bakery-Style Carrot Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Carrots
• 300 gram All-purpose flour
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 250 gram Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine grated carrots, flour, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
5. Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Decorate as desired.
7. Allow the cake to rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Slice and serve the bakery-style carrot cake.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.