Many people adore carrot cake, a traditional dessert with a soft texture and rich cream cheese icing. However, what if I told you that you could easily prepare this delicious dessert in your own kitchen? You did really hear correctly! You won’t even have to work too hard to make this carrot cake recipe three times a week because it’s so easy and tasty. Come with me as we explore the delicious world of handmade carrot cake!

Ingredients

1. 3 eggs
2. 1 cup (150 grams) sugar
3. 1/3 cup (80 grams) vegetable oil
4. 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) flour
5. Zest of 1 orange
6. 7 ounces (200 grams) carrots, grated
7. 1 cup (100 grams) walnuts, chopped (plus extra for decoration)
8. A pinch of salt
9. 2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder
10. Cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, to taste (about 1 tablespoon of mixed spices)

For the creamy frosting:

1. 7-8 ounces (200-250 grams) cream cheese
2. 1/2 to 2/3 cup (50-65 grams) powdered sugar

Preparation

1.Grating the Carrots and Orange Zest

Before you do any magic, grab your grater! Grate the carrots till you get a bright orange mound that is delicious. Don’t forget to zest the orange as well; it elevates this cake with a zesty flavour explosion.

2.Chopping the Walnuts

Let’s add some crunch now! Use a grinder or your reliable knife to finely cut those walnuts into delicious small bits. Every bite of these nutty nuggets will have more texture and flavour.

3.Beating Eggs and Sugar

Prepare your arm for some vigorous whisking! Lightly beat the eggs and sugar together until foamy. By adding air to the mixture, this step makes the cake lighter and fluffier.

4.Using Vegetable Oil
Add the vegetable oil and stir thoroughly. This component ensures that every bite of the cake is delicious by keeping it moist and soft.
5.Combining Spices with Dry Ingredients
Mix the flour, spices, baking powder, and salt in an other basin. To guarantee that the flavour is distributed evenly, give them a thorough mix.

6.Blending Moist and Dry Elements
It’s time to put everything in order now! To the egg mixture, add the chopped walnuts, orange zest, and grated carrots.

7.Combining Wet and Dry Ingredients

It’s time to put everything in order now! To the egg mixture, add the chopped walnuts, orange zest, and grated carrots. After that, add the dry ingredients little by little and stir until just incorporated. Take care not to overmix; we don’t want a dense cake, just a soft crumb.

8.Baking the Cake
Adjust the oven temperature to 180°C and place parchment paper on a baking pan. Evenly spread out the batter after pouring it onto the tray. A wooden skewer placed into the centre should come out clean after 45 to 55 minutes of baking.

How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting
Beat together the creamy icing while the cake bakes. To make the cream cheese and powdered sugar smooth and creamy, just mix them together. Adapt the sweetness to your liking, and get ready to slather it on your cake.

Assembling and Decorating

Cover the cake with a thick layer of cream cheese icing when it has cooled. After making swirls and peaks with a spatula, add some more chopped walnuts for garnish.

Serving and Cooling:

It takes patience! Before cutting into the cake, let it cool fully. This keeps the icing from melting and guarantees clean cutting. Once cooled, you may either devour a piece (or three) yourself or offer pieces of this divine confection to awaiting visitors.

Conclusion

To sum up, this simple homemade carrot cake is excellent in every way. With easy-to-follow directions and basic supplies, you can prepare a delectable dessert that will wow both family and friends. Why then wait? Start preparing and reward yourself with a delicious slice of carrot cake right now!