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Carrot Walnut Cake

Carrot Walnut Cake

Enjoy a deliciously moist Carrot Walnut Cake, rich in flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • grater

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well blended.
  4. Stir in the grated carrots and walnuts into the wet ingredients.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize the cake with nuts or dried fruits as desired. This cake can be served plain or with a cream cheese frosting for extra sweetness.

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