Karottenkuchen
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Deliciously moist carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting.
- Author: Michael Kuche
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, oil, and eggs.
- Add the grated carrots and stir until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool and frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add a pinch of nutmeg to the batter.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg