Description
Delight in this spiced carrot walnut cake, a warm and cozy dessert that combines fresh carrots and crunchy walnuts for a treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (toasted if desired)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and vegetable oil until smooth. Stir in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts until evenly mixed.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about ten minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider including raisins or pineapple in the batter. - Substitute walnuts with pecans if desired, or experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger for a unique twist. - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.