Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks / 226g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
- Large eggs: 3
- Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon
- Peeled and grated carrots: 2 cups (200g)
- Walnuts, chopped: 1 cup (120g)
- Honey: 1/2 cup (125ml)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the honey, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the carrots and walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 30g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender
- Sweet and flavorful with a hint of honey
- Studded with carrots and walnuts
User Comments:
- "This carrot cake is absolutely delicious! It's moist and flavorful, and the honey adds a unique sweetness."
- "I love the addition of walnuts. It gives the cake a nice nutty crunch."
- "This is the best carrot cake I've ever had. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have honey, you can substitute maple syrup or agave nectar.
- For a cream cheese frosting, combine 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, 2-3 cups of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
