Best Carrot Cake of All Time

Carrot cake is believed to have originated from medieval carrot puddings, which were enjoyed during the Middle Ages when sugar and sweeteners were scarce.

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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Best Carrot Cake of All Time

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

• 200 gram Carrots
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 180 ml Vegetable oil
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 250 gram Cream cheese
• 100 gram Butter
• 200 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, combine grated carrots, flour, sugar, oil, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
7. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
8. Let the cake rest for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
9. 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 35g

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.