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Carrot and Walnut Cake

A delightful cake combining the earthy sweetness of carrots with the satisfying crunch of walnuts, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 pcs eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 cup crushed walnuts
  • 2 cups grated carrot
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
Icing
  • 1/2 block cream cheese
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 1 whole lemon, zest of

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, eggs, sugar, milk, oil, crushed walnuts, grated carrots, and cinnamon until you have a smooth batter.
  3. Pour the batter into your cake or loaf tin.
Baking
  1. Bake for an hour, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  2. Once baked, let it cool.
Icing
  1. Combine the cream cheese, icing sugar, and lemon zest until creamy and spreadable.
  2. Top the cooled cake with the icing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.