Description
Sweet spices and creamy frosting make this classic Carrot Cake a delightful dessert that celebrates comfort and flavor. Moist layers packed with shredded carrots and warm cinnamon invite you to savor each memorable bite of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) plain flour
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) grated carrots
- 175 grams (6.17 ounces) light brown sugar
- 200 milliliters (6.76 fluid ounces) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 100 grams (3.53 ounces) walnut pieces
- 75 grams (2.65 ounces) crystallised ginger
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients:
- 100 grams (3.53 ounces) unsalted butter
- 100 grams (3.53 ounces) icing sugar
- 100 grams (3.53 ounces) full-fat cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (juice only)
- 25 grams (0.88 ounces) walnuts
- 25 grams (0.88 ounces) crystallised ginger
Instructions
- Prepare oven at 170°C (325°F) and prepare springform pan with grease and parchment paper.
- Sift together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, ground ginger, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, and oil in a separate large bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold dry ingredient mixture into wet ingredients, creating a uniform cake batter.
- Incorporate grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and diced crystallised ginger into the batter, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Transfer batter into prepared springform pan, ensuring even surface.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, checking doneness by observing golden color and slight separation from pan edges.
- Remove cake from oven and allow to cool completely on wire rack.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by blending ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate frosting for 15-20 minutes to achieve ideal spreading consistency.
- Once cake is thoroughly cooled, generously spread frosting over entire surface.
- Garnish top with additional chopped walnuts and crystallised ginger pieces for decorative finish.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting ground ginger for personal taste preferences.
- Select fresh, sweet carrots for maximum moisture and natural sweetness in the cake.
- Toast walnuts briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and crunch.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45-55 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 406
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 296 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg