Sure! Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for a Carrot and Nut Cake. It’s perfect for sharing, so feel free to make it and enjoy it with others. This version will be easy to follow and come out moist and flavorful.
Carrot and Nut Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar (225 g)
- 1 cup milk (200 ml)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (200 ml)
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour (300 g)
- 2 packets of baking powder (20 g)
- 1 packet vanilla sugar or vanilla extract (5 g or 1 tsp)
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or other nuts (slightly less than a full cup)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Optional: Pinch of salt, 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until smooth and light in color. Add in the milk, oil, and vanilla extract (or vanilla sugar). Mix until well combined.
- Sift the dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt (optional). If you’re using baking soda, add that as well.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth.
- Add the carrots and nuts: Fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts into the batter. Mix gently to combine.
- Pour into the pan: Transfer the batter into your prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, you can frost it with cream cheese frosting or enjoy it as is!
Enjoy your Carrot and Nut Cake! It’s a deliciously moist and flavorful treat.
