Description
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of this Spiced Carrot Walnut Cake—a delightful dessert perfect for gatherings or cozy moments at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups freshly grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (toasted if desired)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and any additional spices until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs and brown sugar until fluffy. Slowly pour in the vegetable oil while mixing until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts into the wet mixture, ensuring even distribution for delightful crunch in every bite.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined—be careful not to overmix!
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before transferring to plates. Enjoy your Spiced Carrot Walnut Cake fresh with friends or savor it solo!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or omit nuts entirely. - Add raisins or shredded coconut for extra sweetness and texture.