Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 None lemon, zested; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup self-rising flour + 2 tbsp; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup margarine, melted; 1/3 cup honey; 3 None eggs, at room temperature; 2 None medium carrots, peeled, finely grated; 1/4 lb light cream cheese, at room temperature; 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 None lemon, zested
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup self-rising flour + 2 tbsp
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1/3 cup honey
3 None eggs, at room temperature
2 None medium carrots, peeled, finely grated
1/4 lb light cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar

1
Process lemon zest and 2 tbsp sugar until combined. Spread out on a baking tray and set aside for 1 hour to dry.
2
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Grease and line a 7 1/2 inch square cake pan with parchment paper. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and remaining sugar. Whisk margarine, honey and eggs together then pour into flour mixture. Stir until combined then add carrots. Transfer to prepared pan and smooth surface. Bake for 35-40 mins, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 mins in pan then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
3
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled cake and sprinkle with lemon sugar. Serve immediately.

692

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 None lemon, zested, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup self-rising flour + 2 tbsp, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Carrot 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 Cake

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