Spiced Carrot Cake
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Carrot cake dates back to the Middle Ages when sugar and sweeteners were expensive, so carrots were used as a substitute for sweetness.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Spiced Carrot Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Grate the carrots and set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and vegetable oil until well combined.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing well.
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Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
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Pour the batter into a greased and lined cake tin.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
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In the meantime, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- 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.