Description
Gordon Ramsay’s Carrot Cake is a delightful, moist dessert filled with warm spices and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups finely grated fresh carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs and vegetable oil until smooth and glossy.
- Prepare Carrots and Walnuts: Finely grate the fresh carrots. Add them to the egg mixture along with the chopped walnuts.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold until just combined without overmixing.
- Bake the Cake: Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.
- Serve: Enjoy your cake plain or top it with cream cheese frosting for an extra layer of deliciousness!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in some crushed pineapple or swapping some sugar for honey. Ensure your ingredients are fresh for optimal taste. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.