Grown-Up Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Grown-Up Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 g plain flour; 3 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 200 g brown sugar; 4 eggs; 250 ml sunflower oil; 1 orange, zest of; 1 lemon, zest of; 200 g carrots, finely grated; 150 g chopped walnuts; 125 g unsalted butter; 50 g icing sugar; 250 g cream cheese

Servings: persons

300 g plain flour
3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
200 g brown sugar
4 eggs
250 ml sunflower oil
1 orange, zest of
1 lemon, zest of
200 g carrots, finely grated
150 g chopped walnuts
125 g unsalted butter
50 g icing sugar
250 g cream cheese

1
Heat your oven to 150u00b0C.
2
Sift the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl and mix together with the sugar.
3
In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil and zests together, then add the carrots and walnuts.
4
Fold into the flour mixture.
5
Pour into a greased and lined tin and bake for 1 hour 20 minutes, or until a skewer comes out cleanly. Once cooked, turn out and let cool.
6
Meanwhile, beat together the icing sugar and butter until light and fluffy, then fold in the cream cheese. Put in the fridge until stiffened.
7
Once the cake is cool, spread the topping over and serve.

1754

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

155

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g plain flour, 3 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, and more.

Yes, Grown-Up 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.

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