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Carrot Bundt Cake

A moist and flavorful bundt cake made with fresh carrots, spices, and topped with a cream cheese glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups grated carrots about 4-5 medium carrots
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and oil together until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and creamy.
  3. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bundt cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can include raisins or pineapple in the batter.

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