Carrot cake has never been the flashiest dessert, but the simplicity is indisputable classic. Now, you can make it anywhere on a stovetop.
Author: Jaja Bakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18-inch/20 cm cake
Prep Time50 minutesminutes
Cook Time40 minutesminutes
Total Time1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Ingredients
Carrot Cake
4eggs
1/2cup(100gr)granulated sugar
1 1/2cups(300gr)light brown sugar
1tspvanilla extract
1cup(240ml)vegetable oil
2 1/2cups(300gr)all-purpose flour
1tspbaking soda
2tspbaking powder
1/2tspsalt
1 1/2tspground cinnamon
1/4tspground nutmeg
10.5oz(300gr)finely grated fresh carrot
1cupraisins or nuts, optional
Cream Cheese Frosting
16oz(450gr)cream cheese, room temperature
1cup(225gr)unsalted butter, room temperature
2tbspmilk
1/2tbspvanilla extract
2cups(250gr)confectioners' sugar
1cup(125gr)toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
Carrot Cake
Preheat the steamer by bringing the water in the steamer to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch the condensation.
Grease two 8-inch/20 cm round pans and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.
Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
Whisk in the vegetable oil into the batter little by little until everything is well incorporated.
With a spatula, fold dry ingredients into the batter until well incorporated. Do not overmix.
Stir in grated carrot and raisins until well combined.
Pour the cake batter evenly between both prepared cake pans. Steam for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each one comes out clean.
Remove from heat and allow carrot cake to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely. The cakes must be completely cool before frosting and assembling.
Cream Cheese Frosting
In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium-high speed until smooth.
Beat in milk, vanilla extract, and confectioners sugar well combined.
Level the tops of each cake with a knife or cake leveler. Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with frosting. Top with 2nd layer and spread remaining frosting all over the top and sides. Decorate with toasted chopped walnuts or other toppings if desired.