Best 3 Honey Carrot Cake Recipes
Welcome to the delightful world of honey carrot cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the sweetness of honey, the delicate crunch of carrots, and the warm flavors of traditional spices. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering with friends, a special celebration, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy on a cozy afternoon. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for honey carrot cake, ensuring a delectable and unforgettable experience.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
HONEY CARROT CAKE
This moist and delicious honey sweetened carrot cake is a favorite with my family. The honey cream cheese frosting really adds a nice touch.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Desserts Cakes Carrot Cake Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. In a large bowl, stir together the honey, buttermilk, eggs, oil and 2 teaspoons of vanilla until well blended. Add the flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture, and stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Stir in the carrot, pineapple, and walnuts by hand. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- To make the frosting, mix together the cream cheese, honey and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth and well blended. Spread over the cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 233.3 mg, Sugar 23.8 g
CARROT-HONEY CAKE (EGGLESS, BUTTERLESS, REFINED-SUGAR-FREE)
An eggless, butterless, refined-sugar-free carrot-honey cake. Can be eaten on its own or with an orange-honey glaze, or, for a celebratory dessert, orange buttercream frosting.
Provided by Fathima Afroz
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Orange Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 6-inch cake pan.
- Sift all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl.
- Mix honey, oil, and yogurt together in a bowl, stirring gently.
- Combine carrots with the honey mixture; add orange zest and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture by the spoonful, folding gently until no dry spots remain. Add a couple teaspoons orange juice if batter is too thick. Pour into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when touched, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 301.7 mg, Sugar 24.6 g
CARROT CARROT HONEY CAKE
Yes, I realise I have written the word 'carrot'twice in the title. That's because this recipe truly does bring out the carrot flavour of carrots. Cooking the carrots and mashing is the key. Using a microwave or steaming them is better than boiling, because it retains the flavour. Packed full of vitamin A, this recipe is egg-and dairy-free.
Provided by melting pot
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h
Yield 2 loaves, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Chop the carrots into chunks and place the carrots and water in a bowl and cover the top with cling wrap. Place in the microwave and heat for 15 min on high.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees Celsius Lightly grease the bottom of two mini loaf pans or one medium loaf pan.
- Place in a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher. Don't worry if it's not very smooth.
- Add the oil, honey and applesauce and mix.
- Add the flour and salt and ginger powder. Mix until even.
- Pour into 2 mini loaf pans or one medium loaf pan. Cooking time is similar for both, although you might have to cook for longer if using a medium loaf pan. Sprinkle sunflower seeds evenly on top.
- Bake for 30-35 min if using two mini loaf pans, or 35-45 min if using medium size.
- Allow to cool for a minute before turning out.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh carrots, honey, and spices will give your carrot cake the best flavor.
- Grate the carrots finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cake and prevent them from becoming too crunchy.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at a moderate temperature: This will help prevent it from browning too quickly and ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.
- Use a cream cheese frosting: Cream cheese frosting is a classic pairing for carrot cake. It's also relatively easy to make.
Conclusion:
Carrot cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a carrot cake that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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