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Carrot Walnut Cake

  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert combining sweet carrots and crunchy walnuts, topped with irresistible cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in the grated carrots, walnuts, and applesauce (if using).
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then stir in the vanilla and salt.
  8. Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a plate, frost it with cream cheese frosting, then add the second layer and frost the entire cake.
  9. Garnish with additional chopped walnuts if desired. Slice and serve.

Notes

Grate the carrots finely and allow all ingredients to come to room temperature for better mixing.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: carrot cake, walnut cake, dessert, baking, cream cheese frosting

Find it online: https://sweettreatsrecipes.com/carrot-walnut-cake/