Iced Cinnamon Carrot Cake

A quick vegetarian carrot cake flavored with cinnamon, baked until springy, and finished with a simple sugar glaze drizzle.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.3 kcals 2185.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 67.5 grams 269.8 grams
Fat 27.6 grams 110.4 grams
Protein 7.1 grams 28.5 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
85
g
Icing Sugar
plus extra to dust
Dairy
115
g
Butter
softened, plus extra for greasing
3
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten
3
tbsp
Liquids
1
splash
Water
added a teaspoon at a time
NutsSeeds
Vegetables
1
piece
Carrot
grated

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Cream the butter and brown sugar in a bowl until pale and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the beaten eggs.
  • Fold in the flour, grated carrot, and cinnamon.
  • Stir in the milk to finish the batter.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased 25cm cake tin and smooth the surface.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is springy and a skewer comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake, loosen the edges with a knife, and turn out onto a plate.
  • Mix the icing sugar with a little water to create a thin consistency.
  • Drizzle the icing over the cake, slice, and serve.