Spiced Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body and contributes to good vision.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Ingredients
- 200 grams Carrots
- 250 grams All-Purpose Flour
- 200 grams Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 3 Eggs
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 250 grams Cream Cheese
- 100 grams Butter
- 200 grams Powdered Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C.
- Grease and flour a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the carrots, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice, beating well after each addition.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 400kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.