Whole Wheat Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot cake originated from the Middle Ages, where sweeteners were scarce and carrots were used as a substitute for sugar in desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Whole Wheat Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, 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

• 2 cup Whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup Grated carrots
• 1 cup Crushed pineapple
• 1 cup Chopped walnuts
• 1 package Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking 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, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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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.