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Easy Carrot Cake Traybake: 1 Secret for the Ultimate Moist Texture


  • Author: Ginger
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 15-18 squares 1x

Description

An foolproof, one-pan carrot cake recipe topped with thick cream cheese frosting, perfect for parties and afternoon tea.


Ingredients

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  • 250ml Vegetable Oil
  • 200g Light Brown Sugar
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 250g Self-Raising Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 300g Finely Grated Carrots
  • 100g Chopped Walnuts
  • 250g Full-Fat Cream Cheese
  • 100g Unsalted Butter
  • 400g Icing Sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a 9×13 inch tin.
  2. Whisk oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Fold in sifted flour, baking soda, and spices.
  4. Stir in grated carrots and walnuts.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes and cool completely.
  6. Whisk butter, icing sugar, and cold cream cheese for the frosting.
  7. Spread frosting over the cooled cake and serve.

Notes

High in Vitamin A from fresh carrots, incredibly moist thanks to oil-based batter, and easy to serve in squares.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 340 kcal