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Carrot Cake recipe

Carrot Cake

This American Carrot Cake is a scrumptious treat that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with rich flavors. Perfectly moist and topped with your choice of frosting, it's bound to impress family and friends!

Ratings 4.5 from 5 votes
Cuisine ,
Courses
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins
Cooking Temp 180  °C
Servings 12
Estimated Cost $  5
Calories 250
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Dietary Gluten-Free
Description

This American Carrot Cake is a scrumptious treat that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with rich flavors. Perfectly moist and topped with your choice of frosting, it's bound to impress family and friends!

Ingredients for Carrot Cake
    Cake Ingredients
  • 2 units large eggs
  • 150 grams brown sugar
  • 100 grams cold ghee butter
  • 60 grams rice flour
  • 50 grams potato starch or cornstarch
  • 50 grams almond flour
  • 140 grams raw grated carrot
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon spice mix powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
    Baking Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dough

    Begin by beating the ghee butter with the brown sugar. Once you have a fluffy cream, add the beaten eggs and spices. Next, add the dry ingredients and mix well. Finally, incorporate the grated carrot.

  2. Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into cupcake molds or a larger greased and floured cake pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes.

  3. Add Toppings

    Top with Swiss meringue and lemon zest or another frosting of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 2401kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 116.9g180%
Saturated Fat 55.7g279%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 587mg196%
Sodium 1419.7mg60%
Potassium 1239.0mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 315.5g106%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g52%
Sugars 154.6g
Protein 30.1g61%

Vitamin A 2014.90 IU
Vitamin C 8.76 mg
Calcium 1328.51 mg
Iron 7.28 mg
Vitamin D 2.00 IU
Vitamin E 4.43 IU
Vitamin K 42.88 mcg
Thiamin 0.23 mg
Riboflavin 0.59 mg
Niacin 3.27 mg
Vitamin B6 0.70 mg
Folate 83.24 mcg
Vitamin B12 1.06 mcg
Phosphorus 1961.30 mg
Magnesium 76.13 mg
Zinc 2.37 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For an extra touch, consider adding nuts or raisins to the batter for added texture.

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