Marian Burros's Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Marian Burros's Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Oil for greasing pan; 3 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup applesauce; 1 cup light brown sugar; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 egg whites; Grated rind and juice of one orange; 3 cups peeled, shredded carrots; 1 cup raisins; Orange glaze (see recipe)

Servings: persons

Oil for greasing pan
3 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup applesauce
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3 egg whites
Grated rind and juice of one orange
3 cups peeled, shredded carrots
1 cup raisins
Orange glaze (see recipe)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Lightly grease bundt-style pan or 10-inch springform pan with center hole.
3
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
4
Beat together applesauce, sugars, egg whites and orange rind and juice.
5
Blend in flour mixture with mixer at medium speed, beating only until smooth.
6
Do not overbeat.
7
Stir in carrots and raisins.
8
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 50 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
9
Remove cake from pan, or, if using springform, remove sides of pan and put cake on wire rack to cool completely.
10
Spoon orange glaze over cake and serve.

948

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Oil for greasing pan, 3 cups cake flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Marian Burros's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Marian Burros's Carrot Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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