Moist carrot cake with walnuts and creamy cream cheese frosting - an American favorite that's perfect for any occasion.
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, and baking soda.
In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, and sugar until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots.
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
Pour into a greased 23cm cake tin and bake at 180°C (160°C fan) for 45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add icing sugar until creamy.
Once cake is completely cool, spread frosting evenly over the top and sides.
Ingredients
- grated carrots 300 g
- plain flour 250 g
- caster sugar 300 g
- eggs 3
- vegetable oil 200 ml
- ground cinnamon 1 TL
- baking soda 1 TL
- chopped walnuts 100 g
- cream cheese 400
- butter 100 g
- icing sugar 300 g
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Frequently asked questions
How many servings does American Carrot Cake make?
The recipe American Carrot Cake is designed for 12 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.
How long does it take to make American Carrot Cake?
Preparation takes about 30 minutes and baking about 45 minutes – roughly 75 minutes in total.
How long does American Carrot Cake keep?
American Carrot Cake tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.
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