Description
Moist Carrot Bundt Cake is a scrumptious dessert that beautifully blends the sweetness of fresh carrots with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This cake not only boasts a tender, moist crumb but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply enjoying a cozy afternoon treat, this delightful bundt cake will surely elevate your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups finely grated fresh carrots
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil and eggs until smooth. Stir in grated carrots.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed—avoid overmixing for best texture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and level it out.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg