Classic Carrot Cake
A wonderfully moist and tender carrot cake, spiced with a hint of cinnamon. This recipe is straightforward to prepare and can also be made with grated zucchini for a different twist. It's finished with a simple, tangy cream cheese frosting.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 2 ore 5 min.
- Porții
- 12
- Dificultate
- Medie
- Per porție
- 647 kcal
Informații despre alergeni: poate conține ouă, gluten, lapte, nuci și fructe cu coajă lemnoasă. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
Cake
- 2 canăall-purpose flour, sifted
- 1,5 canăgranulated sugar
- 2 lingurițăbaking soda
- 1,5 lingurițăground cinnamon
- 1 lingurițăsalt
- 1 canăvegetable oil
- 4 buc.large egg
- 3 canăcarrot, finely grated
- 1 canăwalnut, chopped(opțional)
Frosting
- 225 gcream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 0,5 canăunsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 canăpowdered sugar, sifted
- 1 lingurițăvanilla extract
Ustensile
23x33cm baking pan · large bowl · spatula · electric mixer · medium bowl · whisk · oven · wire cooling rack
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 23x33cm (9x13 inch) baking pan.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Using baking spray with flour can make this step quicker.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Aproximativ 3 min.
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then whisk in the vegetable oil until combined.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: A few small lumps of flour are okay; overmixing can make the cake tough.
- 5
Gently fold in the grated carrots, followed by the chopped walnuts if you are using them.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and use the spatula to spread it into an even layer.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 7
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Aproximativ 40 min.
- 8
Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
Aproximativ 15 min.
Nota bucătarului: This initial cooling period helps the cake set and makes it easier to remove from the pan.
- 9
Carefully invert the cake onto the wire rack and let it cool completely to room temperature.
Aproximativ 45 min.
- 10
While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter with an electric mixer until smooth.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Ensure the butter and cream cheese are truly at room temperature for a lump-free frosting.
- 11
Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat on low speed until incorporated, then increase to medium-high until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Aproximativ 4 min.
- 12
Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Frosting a warm cake will cause the frosting to melt and run.
Per porție
Valori nutriționale
- Calorii
- 646,9kcal
- Proteine
- 7,2g
- Carbohidrați
- 66g
- Grăsimi
- 40,8g
- Fibre
- 2,2g
- Zahăr
- 46,8g
Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.
Păstrează gustul bun
Store the frosted cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
For the best flavor and texture, let the cake sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.