Carrot Apple Cake Recipe

Name: Carrot Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 pinch salt; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups grated carrots; 1 cup grated apple; Frosting; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (no substitutes); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; Garnish(optional); walnut halves; grated lemon, rind of

Servings: persons

Cake
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1 cup grated apple
Frosting
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (no substitutes)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Garnish(optional)
walnut halves
grated lemon, rind of

1
Preheat oven to 350*F and grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2
Mix together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
3
In another bowl, whisk together oil, sugars and eggs until well combined.
4
Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients, until thoroughly mixed.
5
Stir in grated carrots and apples until just combined and pour into baking pan.
6
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until tests done in the center with a butter knife.
7
Cool for 5 minutes then take out of pan to cool completely on a wire rack.
8
For frosting, mix cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with a wooden spoon.
9
Stir in lemon juice and vanilla then gradually start adding the confectioners' sugar until blended.
10
Beat with an electric mixer to get frosting smooth, then frost top and sides of cooled cake.
11
Cut into squares and serve, garnish with walnut halves and grated lemon peel, if desired.

1564

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Carrot Apple Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Apple Cake

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