Recipe of Easy carrot cake
Carrot cake is a classic dessert that's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of baking skills. This recipe is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while enjoying a delicious cake. The mix of spices and the cream cheese create a unique and pleasantly sweet flavor that is perfect for any occasion
.Recipe Summary
Preparation
20 min
Cooking
40 min
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Desserts
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups of shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)
- For the cream cheese:
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
- Add the vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla extract to the dry ingredient mix and mix until well combined.
- Add the grated carrot and walnuts (if used) to the mixture and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- In the meantime, prepare the cream cheese. In a large bowl, whisk together the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until the mixture is smooth.
- Once the cake is ready, let it cool completely before topping with the cream cheese and serving.
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Easy 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 Easy 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 40 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 8 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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