Introducing the delectable Carrot Walnut Cake, a heavenly creation that marries the wholesome goodness of carrots, the crunch of walnuts, and the delightful touch of cream cheese glaze. 🥕🍰
Carrot Walnut Cake Recipe
Overview:
- Name: Carrot Walnut Cake
- Category: Dessert
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Calories per Serving: 526.8
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5)
- Reviews: 2
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | Unsifted all-purpose flour |
| 2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Grated carrot |
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 1 cup | Margarine |
| 1 cup | Light brown sugar |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 2 | Lemons, rind of |
| 2 tbsp | Lemon juice |
| 2 cups | Walnuts, coarsely chopped |
| 2 cups | Seedless raisins |
Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Grated lemon peel
- 1 1/2 cups Confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup Coarsely chopped walnuts
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pan:
Lightly grease and flour a 10-by-4-inch tube pan. -
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Sift and Grate:
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Wash and pare carrots, then grate them using a medium grater or the coarse blade of a food processor. Aim for 4 cups of grated carrots. -
Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. -
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl of a mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 4 minutes). Scrape the sides occasionally with a rubber scraper. -
Add Eggs and Citrus Mixture:
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. In a measuring cup, combine lemon and orange peels and juices. Beat in the flour mixture and citrus mixture alternately, starting and ending with the flour mixture. -
Incorporate Carrots, Nuts, and Raisins:
Using a wooden spoon, stir in grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins until well mixed. -
Bake:
Turn the batter into the prepared tube pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 60 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. -
Cool:
Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes to allow it to cool slightly. -
Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze:
While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese glaze. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon peel, and confectioners’ sugar. Use a portable electric mixer at high speed to beat the mixture until smooth. -
Finish and Serve:
Gently loosen the edge of the cake with a spatula, then turn it out of the pan onto a rack. Spread the cream cheese glaze over the warm cake, letting it run down the sides. Carefully transfer the cake to a platter and sprinkle chopped walnuts around the top edge. This delightful Carrot Walnut Cake serves 12 and is a testament to richness and flavor. Enjoy every bite of this indulgent treat! 🎂🥳
There you have it – a detailed, step-by-step guide to creating a Carrot Walnut Cake that will undoubtedly become a star at your dessert table. Happy baking! 🧁👩🍳
