Description
A soft and moist carrot walnut cake made with simple ingredients, combining natural sweetness from carrots, crunchy walnuts, and warm cinnamon flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar (225 g)
- 1 cup milk (200 ml)
- 1 cup oil (200 ml)
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour (300 g)
- 2 packets baking powder (20 g)
- 1 packet vanilla (5 g)
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and slightly frothy.
- Add milk and oil, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in grated carrots, walnuts, and cinnamon.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pan briefly, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix to keep the cake light.
- Add raisins or coconut for variation.
- Top with cream cheese frosting for extra richness.
- Use fresh grated carrots for best texture.
- Store covered to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
