How to Make Carrot Cake (with Pictures)

How to Make Carrot Cake (with Pictures)
How to Make Carrot Cake (with Pictures)

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Carrot cake is a delicious signature cake for any occasion. Some recipes call for nuts and pineapple to give them a little texture and moisture, but you really don't really need them. This delicious cake has a beautiful creamy texture. After trying this recipe, you'll be making it every month! Read on to learn how to bake the perfect carrot cake.

Ingredients

  • 180 gr self-raising flour (sifted)
  • 350 gr caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 220 gr grated raw carrots
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 300 ml sunflower oil
  • Decoration
  • 180 gr cream cheese
  • 180 g melted butter
  • 220 gr sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 orange for grated skin

Step

Make Carrot Cake Step 1
Make Carrot Cake Step 1

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 180 C

Make Carrot Cake Step 2
Make Carrot Cake Step 2

Step 2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl

Add flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

Make Carrot Cake Step 3
Make Carrot Cake Step 3

Step 3. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients

Mix the eggs, oil, and vanilla until it becomes a smooth mixture.

Make Carrot Cake Step 4
Make Carrot Cake Step 4

Step 4. Pour the egg mixture into a bowl with flour

Make Carrot Cake Step 5
Make Carrot Cake Step 5

Step 5. Add grated carrots, mix well

Be careful not to knead too much. Too much dough makes the gluten strands elongate, which makes the cake harder and less soft and crumbly.

Make Carrot Cake Step 6
Make Carrot Cake Step 6

Step 6. Use a pastry brush to coat the pan with softened or melted butter

Coat the bottom side of the pan with enough flour to give the pan a thin layer.

Make Carrot Cake Step 7
Make Carrot Cake Step 7

Step 7. Pour in the cake mix and make sure the cake mixture is evenly distributed throughout the pan

Make Carrot Cake Step 8
Make Carrot Cake Step 8

Step 8. Place the baking sheet in the center of the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes

Make Carrot Cake Step 9
Make Carrot Cake Step 9

Step 9. Test with a toothpick

After about 35 minutes, sink the toothpick into the cake and pull it back out. If the skewer is dry it means the cake is done. If the skewer is dirty or covered in dough, the cake should bake longer.

Make Carrot Cake Step 10
Make Carrot Cake Step 10

Step 10. While the cake is cooling, make the icing

Shake with an electric tool or by hand for the following ingredients:

  1. Sugar, cream cheese and melted butter.
  2. Add grated orange peel

  3. Mix until the mixture is smooth.

    Make Carrot Cake Step 11
    Make Carrot Cake Step 11

    Step 11. Place the cake where it will be served

    You can use a cake plate or a regular large plate.

    Make Carrot Cake Step 12
    Make Carrot Cake Step 12

    Step 12. Spread the frosting over the cake after the cake has cooled

    Use a spatula to spread the frosting over the cake. Let the garnish harden.

    Make Carrot Cake Step 13
    Make Carrot Cake Step 13

    Step 13. Serve and enjoy

    Tips

    • On top of the cake you can add some cute little sugar carrots; Available from all cake decorating shops.
    • Add powdered sugar on top before decorating. Then while the cake is still hot, put it in the fridge.
    • In addition to toothpicks you can use sharp tools.
    • To sweeten the cake, add some pineapple chunks to the cake batter before baking.

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