Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups grated carrots; 2 cups flour; 1/2 cup almond flour; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1/2 cup grape molasses; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil; 4 pieces large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons orange rind; 2 cups pistachios; 1/2 cup grated coconut; 1/2 cup raisins; 14 ounces cream cheese spread; 2 cups powdered sugar; 8 ounces unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons orange blossom water

Servings: persons

3 cups grated carrots
2 cups flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup grape molasses
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
4 pieces large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons orange rind
2 cups pistachios
1/2 cup grated coconut
1/2 cup raisins
14 ounces cream cheese spread
2 cups powdered sugar
8 ounces unsalted butter
2 teaspoons orange blossom water

1
Place the dry ingredients in mixer bowl and mix to combine well (flour, almond flour, spices, baking soda and powder).
2
In another bowl, place eggs, sugar, molasses, vanilla and oil and mix well to combine.
3
Add to the wet ingredients the dry ingredients and mix well then the carrots and nuts and raisins, previously drained.
4
Pour the batter into a pan lined with parchment paper.
5
Bake at 350F for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
6
Make the frosting while the cake is cooling by mixing the butter and cream cheese and gradually adding some sugar and the orange blossom water till creamy and smooth.
7
Frost the cake, decorate with chopped pistachios and refrigerate to set the frosting before serving.

2576

kcal

Calories

180

Fat

220

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups grated carrots, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup almond flour, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 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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