Recipe of Carrot cake
Carrot cake is a delicious and healthy dessert that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the soft and fluffy texture of cake. This recipe is easy to follow and uses common ingredients that can be found at any supermarket. Grated carrots and cinnamon add flavor and aroma to the cake, while cream cheese and powdered sugar create a delicious creamy topping. This cake is perfect for a special celebration or simply as a sweet indulgence to enjoy any time of day.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
20 min
Cooking
35 min
Servings
9
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Cakes and Pies
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease and flour a 23 cm diameter baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the grated carrots and granulated sugar. Add the eggs and oil and mix well.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the carrot mixture and mix until well combined. If desired, add the chopped nuts and mix.
- Pour the mixture into the baking pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before unmolding it and letting it cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake is completely cool, cover it with the cream cheese mixture and decorate as desired. Serve and enjoy.
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Carrot cake and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
- For recipes requiring long cooking time, maintain low and steady temperature
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Carrot cake to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 20 minutes and the cooking time is 35 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 9 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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