Carrot cake always sounds like carrot flavor, but in fact it has more of the aroma of brown sugar and flour. When you eat it, you will taste the sweet and crisp texture of carrot, and the whole taste is very layered. Not only are they small and cute, they are also quick and easy to make. If you can’t finish them, just pick them up and freeze them, enough to support your breakfast or afternoon tea this week.
If you also want to try making carrot cake, you can keep reading!
2 cups carrots (peeled and grated)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/3 cup pecans
Equipment
Muffin pan
Oven
The ingredients you need
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Brown sugar: I like the taste of brown sugar more and the texture of the cake after adding it, so I will add more brown sugar. After the brown sugar and white sugar are mixed, the texture will be more delicate and soft. Of course you can adjust it to your own taste.
Flour: Just use all-purpose flour. You can also use whole-wheat flour, but the taste may be worse than all-purpose flour.
Carrots: The carrots added can be grated carrots or carrot sticks. You can add them according to your own preferences. I personally prefer grated carrots. The overall presence will not overwhelm the softness of the cake, but you can still eat the carrot particles
Nuts: You can choose the ones you like, chop them and add them. This will make the cake more fragrant and the texture will be full of layers.
How to Make Carrot Cake
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Step 1
Arrange the food and set it aside to wait for mixing. Place the cake pan on a paper mat and put it in the oven to heat at 400°F.
Step 2
First mix the dry ingredients, flour, white sugar and brown sugar together and mix thoroughly and set aside.
Step 3
Mix the wet ingredients, vegetable oil, eggs, soda ash, and spices together. Use a spatula to add the dry ingredients in small amounts.
Step 4
It is best to add the chopped carrots and stir. After stirring evenly, put the batter into the parchment paper. First add the normal batter, then add some cheese, and then add the batter to cover the cheese.
Step 5
You can sprinkle some chopped walnuts on the surface and adjust the oven time for 25 minutes. It is best to test it with a toothpick when taking it out. If there is no moist batter but bread crumbs on the toothpick, you can take it out and let it cool before eating.
This recipe can not only make carrot cake muffins, but you can also make it into a whole cake, which can be more ritualistic when you have a party. Sprinkle some cream on the surface and turn it into a cream cake. May this delicious carrot cake be the perfect ending to your baking journey. In every sweet bite, feel the natural sweetness of carrots and the unique flavor of warm spices. This cake is not only a treat of taste, but also a wonderful memory of good times and a passionate kitchen. Whether sharing it with friends and family or savoring it alone, may you find the joy of baking in this soft and moist carrot cake. Wish you good luck and look forward to starting your baking journey again!