how to make

Carrot Cake

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Ingredients

  • 210g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 240g caster sugar
  • 225ml oil
  • 190g finely grated carrots

Cream Cheese Icing:

  • 50g butter
  • 100g soft cheese
  • 230g icing sugar

Guide

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add oil while continuing to beat until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the finely grated carrots.
  6. Add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture and fold until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Icing:

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat butter until smooth.
  2. Add soft cheese and beat until creamy and well combined.
  3. Sift in icing sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.

Assembly:

  1. Once the cake is completely cooled, spread a layer of Cream Cheese Icing over the top.
  2. Repeat for additional layers if desired.
  3. Decorate with extra grated carrots or other toppings of your choice.
  4. Slice, serve, and relish your delectable homemade Carrot Cake!