Carrot Cake

A classic vegetarian carrot cake made with honey, fresh carrots, and a smooth cream cheese frosting icing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 804.2 kcals 4825.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 109.1 grams 654.5 grams
Fat 39.7 grams 238.1 grams
Protein 7.1 grams 42.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
340
g
1
tsp
Vanilla Essence
for the icing
Dairy
4
unit
Eggs
free-range
1
unit
Butter
for greasing
75
g
Cream Cheese
for the icing
2
tbsp
Butter
for the icing
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
OilsFats
Other
4
tbsp
Honey
clear
Vegetables
175
g
Carrots
grated

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Whisk oil, eggs, and honey in a bowl.
  • Stir in flour, baking powder, bicarb, salt, vanilla, and carrots.
  • Pour mixture into a greased 23cm cake tin and bake for one hour.
  • Cool the cake on a wire rack before removing from the tin.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then stir in icing sugar and vanilla.
  • Spread the icing over the cooled cake and serve.