Description
Carrot Pound Cake delivers a moist, comforting slice of pure Southern charm that pairs perfectly with your afternoon coffee. Warm spices and cream cheese frosting make this homemade treat a delightful companion for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
Supporting Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
Spices and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare your oven by heating it precisely to 350°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even baking.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and thoroughly combine 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt using a whisk.
- In a separate large bowl, vigorously blend 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1 cup vegetable oil until smooth and well-integrated.
- Crack 4 large eggs into the sugar mixture one at a time, stirring completely after each addition to create a uniform liquid base.
- Gradually incorporate the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until no white streaks remain.
- Carefully fold 2 cups grated carrots and 1 cup chopped walnuts into the batter, distributing ingredients evenly throughout.
- Generously grease a standard loaf pan, then pour the entire batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 65-70 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking time.
- Test cake doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no wet batter clinging to it.
- Remove cake from oven and allow it to rest in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Grate carrots finely to ensure they distribute evenly throughout the cake and create a moist texture.
- Room temperature eggs blend more smoothly and help create a better cake structure.
- Toast walnuts before adding them to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the cake.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a one-to-one gluten-free baking blend and check that all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 404 kcal
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 263 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg