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German-Style Karottenkuchen

A moist and flavorful carrot cake with a hint of spices, topped with cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the vegetable oil.
  4. Add the grated carrots to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  3. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can include chopped nuts or raisins in the cake batter.

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