Carrot Cake

Carrot cake dates back to the Middle Ages when sugar and sweeteners were scarce, so carrots were used to add sweetness and moisture to cakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.

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Carrot Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 3 unit Eggs
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 150 gram Brown sugar
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Crushed pineapple
• 1 cup Chopped walnuts
• 200 gram Cream cheese
• 50 gram Butter
• 200 gram Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Fold in the carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
11. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
12. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

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.