Authentique carrot cake américain
Delight in this authentic American carrot cake, rich and moist, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- baking pan
- Oven
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 272 g all-purpose flour
- 400 g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- 8 grated carrots medium size, do not buy pre-grated
- 225 g sunflower oil
Frosting Ingredients
- 226 g cream cheese (Philadelphia)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 453 g powdered sugar
- 115 g softened butter unsalted
Instructions
Cake Preparation
- Mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
- Slowly incorporate the oil into the eggs while whisking.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg and oil mixture.
- Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 175 degrees Celsius for 30-35 minutes.
Frosting Preparation
- Beat the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and softened butter in a bowl until creamy.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Wait for the cakes to cool before spreading the frosting on top.
- Stack the cakes if applicable and enjoy!
Notes
There are several methods for achieving the ideal texture for carrot cake; some like to add crushed nuts for added texture. Carrots can be grated normally or blended to a puree for even distribution in the batter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 1357kcalCarbohydrates: 187gProtein: 8gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 39gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 412mgPotassium: 368mgFiber: 4gSugar: 145gVitamin A: 14575IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg
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