Grandma Chics Carrot Cake 1968

Carrot cake became popular in the United States during the health food movement of the 1960s, as carrots were seen as a nutritious ingredient for desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Grandma Chics Carrot Cake 1968

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
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 180 ml Vegetable oil
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 100 gram Walnuts
• 200 gram Cream cheese
• 50 gram Unsalted butter
• 100 gram Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Grate the carrots and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add the vegetable oil and grated carrots. Mix well.
5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
11. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
12. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
13. Serve and enjoy!

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.