Grandma Joan’s Carrot Cake

Carrot cake became popular in the United States during World War II when sugar and butter were rationed. The sweetness and moistness of carrots made them a perfect substitute for these scarce ingredients.

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 Joan’s Carrot Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Cake, 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 Sugar
• 150 ml Vegetable oil
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 100 gram Walnuts
• 200 gram Cream cheese
• 50 gram Butter
• 150 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, grated carrots, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake 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 the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until creamy and smooth.
10. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
11. 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.