Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 g plain flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 200 g brown sugar; 4 eggs; 250 ml vegetable oil; 1 orange, zested; 1 lemon, zested; 200 g carrots, peeled and finely grated; 150 g walnuts, chopped; 227 g crushed pineapple, drained; 125 g unsalted butter, at room temperature; 50 g icing sugar; 250 g cream cheese

Servings: persons

300 g plain flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
200 g brown sugar
4 eggs
250 ml vegetable oil
1 orange, zested
1 lemon, zested
200 g carrots, peeled and finely grated
150 g walnuts, chopped
227 g crushed pineapple, drained
125 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
50 g icing sugar
250 g cream cheese

1
["Heat the oven to 300 degrees F.", "Line a 10"" springform pan with parchment paper.", "Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda together and stir in the sugar.", "Beat the eggs with the oil and citrus zests.", "Stir in the carrots and fold everything into the flour mixture.", "Fold in the walnuts and pineapple.", "Spoon the mixture into the cake tin and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a skewer come out clean.", "Cool.", "For the frosting, beat the butter and icing sugar together until soft and then beat in the cream cheese.", "Spread a thick layer on top of the cake, making sure the side of the icing is flat and continues upwards from the side of the cake."]

1965

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g plain flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 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

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions