Carrot Walnut Cake

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

Out of all of the delectable desserts on our little website, you’ll never guess what recipe gets more rave reviews than the others. It’s a simple, little humble snack cake that you may have just passed over because it is not dripping with chocolate, sticky with caramel or oozing out creme filling.  It’s our Apple Walnut Cake. You all love that cake because it is so moist and full of apple flavor in each bite.

This is our carrot cake version of that simple snack cake. I never think that carrot cake is something I love that much, but seriously…I couldn’t keep my hands off this cake.

❤️ Why you’ll love this cake:

• makes a small 8×8 cake
• full of carrots and nuts
• no frosting needed
• only 10 minutes prep time

It makes me happy when cakes include veggies and nuts, because carrots and walnuts = healthy, so this cake is healthy, right? You know you like my thinking.

Tips for Making Carrot Walnut Cake

• I also used all brown sugar in order to make the cake as moist as possible. I love using brown sugar in baking for the deep flavor and texture it gives my cakes, cookies and muffins.
• Carrot cakes have to include freshly grated carrots, which also makes for a tender cake. My favorite way to quickly chop veggies is my little Ninja Express Chop. I don’t know what I’d do without this little kitchen tool. It’s used at nearly every mealtime in our house. Yes, it’s an extra tool to wash, but a 15-second rinse is much easier than 5 minutes of chopping by hand.
• Use canola oil, vegetable oil, or for a boost of flavor, coconut oil. Melt the coconut oil before adding it to the batter.
• This recipe calls for just one teaspoon of cinnamon. Add more cinnamon, or add a dash of nutmeg if you’d like to add more flavor.
• Mix the batter until the flour is completely mixed in, but don’t overmix.
• Mix this cake by hand. There’s no need to pull out a mixer for this easy cake recipe.
• Add in raisins, dates or coconut if you’d like.

Can I frost this cake?

Although a dusting of powdered sugar is the perfect pairing for this cake, you can add frosting if you’d like. Try our powdered sugar glaze or our favorite cream cheese frosting. Yum!

Carrot Walnut Cake

4.60 from 62 votes

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

Servings 9 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

 

• 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

Instructions

 

• 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 8×8 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.

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Notes

The calories shown are based on the cake being cut into 9 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of cake. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

 

This was originally published on February 20, 2015.

Nutrition

Serving: 92g | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g

Author Julie Clark

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Calories 364

Keyword carrot recipes, easter dessert, snack cake

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Other Carrot Cake Recipes

• Carrot Cake Bars
• Carrot Cake Pancakes
• Carrot Cake Trifle
• Coconut Carrot Bread
• Amish Friendship Carrot Cake
• Best Ever Carrot Layer Cake
• Cream Cheese Carrot Cake Bars

Tools to Make This Cake

• Saigon Cinnamon: This is our favorite cinnamon. You can’t beat its flavor!
• Cute 8×8 Baking Pan: For brownies…or snack cakes!
• Ninja Express Chop: Mini food processor…this is one of my most-used kitchen tools!