Description
Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of Carrot Cake With Walnuts, a moist and flavorful dessert that combines sweet carrots with crunchy walnuts. This delightful cake not only fills your kitchen with a heavenly aroma but also brings back cherished memories of family gatherings and celebrations. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a show-stopping treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (lightly toasted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or unsweetened applesauce)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the sugar and oil until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts gently into the wet mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while folding until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg