Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Gordon Ramsay’s carrot cake, a perfect blend of warm spices and sweet carrots topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. This delightful dessert is easy to prepare, making it ideal for beginners and experienced bakers alike. Whether it’s a special occasion or a cozy afternoon treat, this carrot cake will surely impress your family and friends with its moist texture and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 medium-sized grated carrots (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar until combined.
- Make a well in the center, then add grated carrots, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in nuts if using, then divide the batter between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cooled cakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg