Carrot-Walnut Snack Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Carrot-Walnut Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and flavorful cake made with grated carrots, walnuts, and warm spices. The cake is topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting, which complements the sweetness of the cake. This snack cake is perfect for afternoon tea or as a dessert. It can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days and tastes even better the next day.

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Ingredients for Carrot-Walnut Snack Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

  • 2 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1.50 cup Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cup Grated Carrots
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts
  • 8 ounce Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
  • 2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Directions: Carrot-walnut Snack Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 180���C and grease a baking pan.
  • STEP 2.In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • STEP 3.In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • STEP 4.Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • STEP 5.Fold in grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
  • STEP 6.Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • STEP 7.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • STEP 8.Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  • STEP 9.In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  • STEP 10.Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
  • STEP 11.Slice and serve.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure to grate the carrots finely for a moist texture.
  • You can add raisins or shredded coconut to the batter for additional flavor and texture.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

Storage and Serving

  • Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Bring the cake to room temperature before serving.
  • Serve as a snack or dessert.
Nutrition
value
4982
calories per serving
339 g Fat76 g Protein412 g Carbs44 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    339g
  • Protein
    76g
  • Carbs
    412g
  • Fiber
    44g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    412g
  • Protein
    76g
  • Fiber
    44g

Fats

  • Fat
    339g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    1512mg
  • Iron
    63mg
  • Vitamin A
    12303mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    4mg
  • Vitamin B2
    3mg
  • Vitamin B3
    35mg
  • Vitamin B6
    2mg
  • Vitamin B9
    429mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    35mg
  • Vitamin E
    34mg
  • Copper
    4mcg
  • Magnesium
    549mg
  • Manganese
    8mg
  • Phosphorus
    1869mg
  • Selenium
    117mcg
  • Zinc
    11mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp