Wholemeal Carrot Cake

Carrot cake dates back to the Middle Ages when sugar and sweeteners were scarce, so carrots were often used as a substitute to sweeten cakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Wholemeal Carrot Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Any, 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

• 2 cup Wholemeal flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cup Carrots (grated)
• 1 cup Walnuts (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 3 large Eggs
• 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the wholemeal flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins.
4. In another bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the carrot mixture.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
11. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
12. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
13. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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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.