Carrot Walnut Cake: A Perfect Blend of Sweetness and Crunch

Instructions

1. Preheat Your Oven

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. You can also use a round cake pan or a loaf pan if preferred.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. This ensures that the cake will rise nicely and have that warm spiced flavor.

3. Mix the Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine Everything

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Then, fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts. If you’re using raisins or coconut, fold them in as well.

5. Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool the Cake

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Easy Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional)

If you want to add frosting to your cake, here’s an easy way to make it:

Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and enjoy!

Tips for an Easier Process

Use pre-grated carrots: Save time by using store-bought pre-grated carrots.
Skip the frosting: If you’re in a hurry, this cake is still delicious without frosting. A dusting of powdered sugar works perfectly.
Make it a loaf: For an even simpler process, pour the batter into a loaf pan and bake it like a carrot walnut bread. It’s just as tasty, but even easier to slice and serve.

ENJOY IT 💛