If you’re looking for a cake you’ll want to bake every day, this Carrot Walnut Cake is perfect! It’s moist, flavorful, and full of wholesome ingredients. Plus, it’s super easy and quick to prepare.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
For the Frosting (Optional but delicious):
- 100g cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method:
- Preheat your oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and yogurt until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir until combined but do not overmix.
- Add the stars of the show: Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and frost (if desired): Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Enjoy: Slice and serve! This cake is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee and makes a great anytime treat.
Tips:
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans if you prefer.
- For an even quicker option, skip the frosting and enjoy the cake as is—it’s already so flavorful!
This Carrot Walnut Cake will become your everyday favorite—quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!
