Fall Classic: Carrot Cake Recipe

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Fall Classic: Carrot Cake is a cakes & baking recipe that takes about 1h from start to finish and serves 16. It calls for 14 ingredients across 9 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 362 kcal with roughly 5 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, family gatherings and special occasions.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet egg mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the grated carrots, then divide the batter evenly between your prepared cake pans.
Carefully remove the cakes from their pans and transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Make sure they're entirely cool before frosting, or your icing will melt.
For the icing, cream the butter and cream cheese together in a medium bowl until smooth.
Place one cake layer on your serving dish. Spread a generous layer of icing over the top, then carefully place the remaining cake layer on top.
Spread the remaining icing evenly over the top of the cake, extending it to the sides if you like.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 362kcal | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 13% |
| Carbohydrate | 67g | 26% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Gluten | Contains |
| Eggs | Contains |
| Milk |
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| 54g |
| 60% |
| Fibre | 2g | 7% |
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| Protein | 5g | 10% |
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| Sodium | 476mg | 20% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Soya | May contain |
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| Sulphites | May contain |
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| Crustaceans | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.