Description
Baking with carrots transforms a crunchy, earthy vegetable into a delightful dessert. This Baking With Carrots Dessert boasts a moist crumb and a sophisticated spice profile, making it a wonderful addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
3 cups Fresh Carrots, finely grated
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
1 1/4 cups Vegetable Oil
4 Large Eggs
2 tsp Baking Soda
2 tsp Ground Cinnamo
1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugars together until pale and frothy. Then slowly add the oil and vanilla extract
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing, then fold in the grated carrots
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clea
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack
Notes
Use fresh carrots for better moisture and sweetness.
You can add nuts or dried fruit for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American