Description
Carrot Bundt Cake is a delightful dessert that marries the sweetness of fresh grated carrots with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This moist, tender cake is perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings, promising to impress everyone with its rich flavor and stunning presentation. With its unique bundt shape and optional cream cheese frosting, this cake is not just a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes. Bake this irresistible cake and create lasting memories with every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium carrots, grated (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and oil until smooth. Stir in grated carrots and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and tap to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg