If you are looking for a super easy carrot cake recipe, this is the one. This list of ingredients are simple, all comes together to make a delicious, moist cake. The best homemade carrot cake without cream.
Ingredients
- 2cupsGrated carrot
- 2cupsAll purpose flour
- 1cupGranulated sugar
- 2tspBaking powder
- 1/2tspBaking soda
- 1/4cupRaisins
- 1tspVanilla essence
- 4cloveClove
- 1pinchSalt
- 4pieceEgg
- 3/4cupOil
For Caramel Syrup
- 1cupSugar
- 1cupWater
How to make Easy Carrot Cake
Caramel Syrup
Caramelize the sugar, then add water.
Let it boil.
Add grated carrot and raisins.
Boil until 3/4th of the water is reduced.
Turn off the flame and allow to cool completely. Set aside.
Cake Batter
In a bowl, add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Sieve this mixture three times. Set aside.
In a mixer jar, add the remaining sugar and grind into fine powder.
Beat the eggs along with vanilla until fluffy.
Add powdered sugar to the eggs and beat until well mixed.
Add oil and beat for 3 minutes.
Combine the caramelized carrot mix with the beaten egg mix.
Mix well using a whisk.
Add the flour mix and combine in a circular motion using a whisk or spatula.
Baking
Grease a 10-inch cake tin with oil and place a parchment paper.
Pour the cake mix into the tin and tap it gently.
Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes and then at 160°C for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let it cool down completely.
The easy and tasty carrot cake is ready to serve.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the caramel syrup is completely cooled before mixing with the eggs to prevent cooking the eggs.
Use a whisk to gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients to maintain the cake's fluffiness.
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