Easy and Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe

Carrot cake is a beloved sweet treat worldwide. Itâ€™s a great way to use up an excess of carrots, and the whole family will love its buttery-soft texture. This recipe is easy to make, moist, and tender, offering a healthier dessert option loaded with fresh carrots and nuts. Perfect for celebrations and freezes well for future enjoyment.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180Fahrenheit.
Prepare the carrots by peeling and grating them. Set aside.
Crush the walnuts and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs together until the mixture doubles in size and turns pale.
Add the melted butter and mix well.
Mix in the flour until lump-free.
Whisk in the baking powder.
Fold in the carrots, walnuts, vanilla, and spices. Stir in salt.
Line a baking tin with baking paper and brush the sides with melted butter. Pour the batter into the tin.
Bake for 35 minutes.
For the frosting, mix cream cheese with orange blossom essence and honey until light.
Let the cake cool for one hour, then cut through the middle and sandwich with cream cheese frosting.
Garnish with finely diced carrot cubes and serve.