Stella McCartney’s Carrot Cake Recipe

Carrot cake became popular in the United States during World War II when sugar was rationed, and carrots were used as a sweetener in baked goods.

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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Stella McCartney’s Carrot Cake Recipe

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, British 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: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 150 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 Butter
• 150 gram Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the grated carrots, vegetable oil, and eggs.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Stir 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.
9. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
10. In a mixing 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. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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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.