Cinnamon Carrot Cake

Carrot cake became popular in the United States during World War II when sugar was rationed, and carrots were used as a substitute to sweeten desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

Print Recipe

Medium

Cinnamon Carrot Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, 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: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 200 gram Sugar
• 150 milliliter Vegetable oil
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 200 gram Cream cheese
• 50 gram Butter
• 200 gram Powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, flour, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In the meantime, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
7. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

---

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.