Best 7 Carrot And Walnut Cake Recipes

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When the craving for delectable sweet treats arises, let the carrot and walnut cake be your culinary muse. This delightful confection strikes a balance between moistness and fluffiness, adorned with a sweet and creamy frosting that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the delightful journey of creating a carrot and walnut cake that will leave you and your loved ones savoring every bite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT AND WALNUT CAKE



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A nice carrot and walnut cake with a slight taste of spice due to some spices like cardamom. It's not too sweet and the count of calories is moderate.

Provided by Murooj Ibraheem

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup milk
6 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch tube pan.
  • Sift the flour, baking soda, and baking powder together and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs with the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cardamom together for 5 minutes. Stir in the confectioner's sugar and mix well. Beat in the vegetable oil and continue beating for 5 minutes.
  • Alternately add the flour mixture and the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the egg mixture. With a spoon stir in the carrots and the walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Enjoy it with a glass of milk or a cup of tea.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 81.1 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 237.9 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

CARROT WALNUT CAKE



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A deep-flavored, moist cake with carrots and walnuts in every bite. A simple dusting of powdered sugar tops this comforting carrot walnut cake.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
dash salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Powdered sugar (for sprinkling on top)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a small bowl, combine the eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Add the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix until combined.
  • Mix in the flour, stirring until the flour is fully incorporated in.
  • Fold in the carrots and walnuts.
  • Spray an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-37 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Once the cake has cooled, sprinkle powdered sugar on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 92 g, Calories 364 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 23 g

SPICED WALNUT CARROT CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE



Spiced Walnut Carrot Cake with Pineapple image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups grated carrot
1 1/2 cups walnut pieces
1 cup chopped pineapple, fresh or canned
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup shredded coconut
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss together the carrots, walnuts, pineapple, raisins, and coconut with 1/2 cup of the flour to coat them and keep them from sinking to the bottom of the cake batter.
  • Sift together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a mixer with a whip attachment, mix the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy (the "ribbon" stage) then drizzle in the vegetable oil. Fold in the dry ingredients and pour over the carrot mixture. Fold carefully to blend, then pour the batter into a buttered, floured 10 by 3-inch cake pan containing a circle of parchment paper in the bottom. Bake until firm to the touch in the center, about 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let cool on a rack and then turn out. Dust the top with powdered sugar and cut into wedges to serve.

CARROT AND WALNUT CAKE



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This deliciously moist carrot cake is made with walnuts and orange zest and is topped with light cream-cheese frosting - it's great for an indulgent dessert or as an adult birthday cake

Provided by cheryl84

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Lightly grease and flour a 25cm round cake tin.
  • Toast the walnuts in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • Place the carrots, buttermilk, oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and orange zest together in a bowl and whisk thoroughly
  • In another bowl whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Fold the flour mixture into the carrot mixture, taking care not to overmix. Fold in the toasted walnuts until evenly combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a cocktail stick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • Leave to cool for 20 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the cream cheese frosting:
  • Cream the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add the icing sugar and continue to cream until light and fluffy, add the vanilla extract.
  • Spread onto the top of the cake and round the sides.

WALNUT CARROT CAKE



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"I hope you enjoy this quicker version of carrot cake," comments Ardyce Piehl from her home in Poynette, Wisconsin. To streamline it further, buy shredded carrots from the produce section and use prepared cream cheese frosting instead of homemade.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
4 eggs
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange gel food coloring and fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients until well blended. Stir in carrots and nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. , Tint a small amount of frosting orange for the carrot if desired. Frost cake with plain frosting. Cut into squares. Pipe an orange carrot onto each square; add a parsley sprig for the carrot top if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CARROT WALNUT CAKE



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Make and share this Carrot Walnut Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lkadlec

Categories     Dessert

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon, Ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb carrot
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 tablespoons lemons, rind of, Grated
2 tablespoons orange rind, Grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 cup walnuts, Chopped
1 cup seedless raisin

Steps:

  • CREAM CHEESE GLAZE 8 oz Cream cheese, softened 1 Tbsp Lemon juice 1 tsp Grated lemon peel 1 1/2 cup Confectioners sugar 1/2 cup Coarsely chopped walnuts This is billed as the richest carrot cake recipe ever.
  • Lightly grease and flour a 10-by-4-inch tube pan.
  • Sift flour with baking powder, soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside. Wash and pare carrots; grate on medi um grater or use coarse blade of food processor.
  • Should measure 4 cups.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In large bowl of mixer, at high speed, beat butter and brown and granulated sugars, occasionally scraping side of bowl with rubber scraper, until light and fluffy-about 4 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition until smooth and light. In measuring cup, combine lemon and orange peels and juices.
  • At low speed, beat in flour mixture (in fourths), alternately with lemon-orange mixture (in thirds), beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat just until smooth-about 1 minute. With wooden spoon, stir in grated carrot, nuts and raisins; mix well.
  • Turn into the prepared tube pan; spread evenly.
  • Bake 60 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack 20 minutes, to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, make cream-cheese glaze: In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon peel and confectioners' sugar.
  • With portable electri c mixer at high speed, beat mixture until smooth.
  • Set aside. Gently loosen edge of cake with spatula.
  • Turn out of pan onto rack.
  • Spread glaze over top of the warm cake, letting it run down side of cake. Carefully remove cake to cake platter.
  • Sprinkle chopped walnuts around top edge of cake. Serves 12.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.8, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 102.7, Sodium 454.7, Carbohydrate 74.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 44, Protein 7.8

WALNUT CARROT BUNDT CAKE



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This carrot cake is surprisingly moist and very flavorful. It also has a nice texture and cut beautifully for serving to your guests. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain yogurt
2-1/2 cups grated carrots
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and lemon zest. Combine the flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with yogurt, beating well after each addition. Stir in carrots and nuts., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Cool completely before frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor. If you can, use organic carrots and walnuts.
  • Grate the Carrots Finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the batter and give the cake a smooth texture.
  • Toast the Walnuts: Toasting the walnuts will enhance their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a Bundt Pan: A Bundt pan will give the cake a beautiful shape and allow for even baking.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before you frost the cake, let it cool completely. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

This carrot and walnut cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet and nutty flavor, and beautiful presentation, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, give this carrot and walnut cake a try!

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