Dessert
Carrot Cake
60 min 12 servings 420 kcalEasy
Mid-century American classic. Grated carrots add moisture; spices warmth; nuts texture. Cream cheese frosting is essential — the tangy contrast balances sweet cake.
Nutrition Per Serving
420
kcal · Calories
6
g · Protein
48
g · Carbs
22
g · Fat
Steps
- 1
Whisk eggs + sugar + oil 2 min.
≈ 2 min - 2
Stir in dry ingredients (flour + soda + salt + cinnamon).
≈ 2 min - 3
Fold in carrots + walnuts.
≈ 1 min - 4
Pour into greased 9x13 pan.
≈ 1 min - 5
Bake 175°C 30-35 min, toothpick clean.
≈ 35 min - 6
Cool completely (1 hour).
≈ 60 min - 7
Beat frosting ingredients. Spread on cake.
≈ 5 min
Dietitian Note
Vegetable cake but still high sugar. Carrot adds vitamin A. Reduced sugar (1 cup) and applesauce-for-half-oil cuts ~25% calories.