
Difficulty: Intermediate
Dessert
Carrot Cake
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 45 min
This carrot cake proves that chocolate isn't always the answer. Look no further than this delicious recteq Carrot Cake recipe, made with all fresh ingredients, for a delicious holiday-worthy cake.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 350°F.
- Step 2: In a stand mixer, combine the eggs and sugar with a paddle until yellow and frothy. Add the oil, vanilla, and cinnamon and mix for 1 minute.
- Step 3: Add the carrots, raisins, and walnuts and mix until incorporated.
- Step 4: In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Step 5: Add the flour mixture to the stand mixer and mix on a slow speed, just until combined.
- Step 6: Line two 9 inch baking pans with parchment paper, and divide the carrot cake mixture between the 2 baking pans.
- Step 7: Bake for 35-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- Step 8: To prepare the icing, add all ingredients to a stand mixer and beat until smooth.
- Step 9: To assemble the cake, spread 1/3 of the icing on top the first cake, top with the second cake, then spread the remaining icing over the top and the sides of the cake.
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Brew up some Pumpkin Spice Coffee to serve with this fragrant, spice-infused Carrot Cake. It's a restaurant quality dessert, baked in your own backyard!