If you're looking for a classic and comforting recipe, this carrot cake is the perfect choice! With its fluffy texture and irresistible flavor, this cake is a wonderful way to enjoy the nutritious benefits of carrots while indulging in a delicious dessert. Let's dive into the ingredients and simple steps to prepare this amazing carrot cake.
Ingredients for Carrot Cake:
3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups of sugar
2 cups of wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder (optional)
Pinch of salt
Ingredients for the Coverage:
200g cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation Instructions:
1) Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease a cake tin with butter and flour.
2) Prepare the Carrots:
Peel and chop the carrots into smaller pieces to make the mixing process easier.
3) Blend the Wet Ingredients:
In a blender or food processor, blend the chopped carrots, eggs and vegetable oil until smooth.
4) Combine the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix the sugar, wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon (if using) and a pinch of salt.
5) Add the Wet Ingredients to the Dry:
Pour the blended carrot mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until everything is well combined.
6) Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place in the preheated oven. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7) Cool and Prepare the Topping:
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before applying the frosting. Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese frosting.
8) Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the icing sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating until creamy.
9) Cover the Cake and Serve:
Spread the cream cheese frosting over the completely cooled cake. You can decorate with carrot zest or chopped walnuts if desired. Cut into generous slices and serve!