InternationalDessertVegetarianUnder 300 Calories

Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake is a Dessert international recipe with 269 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.

Calories

269 kcal

Total Time

50 min

Servings

10

Protein

4.5 g

Ingredients

  • Flour1 cup (120 g)
  • Baking Powder1 teaspoon (3 g)
  • Baking Soda1/2 teaspoon (3 g)
  • Cinnamon1 teaspoon (3 g)
  • Nutmeg1 pinch (1 g)
  • Ground Ginger1/4 teaspoon (1 g)
  • Brown Sugar3/4 cup (150 g)
  • Oil1/2 cup (120 ml)
  • Egg2 count (110 g)
  • Vanilla Extract1/2 teaspoon (3 g)
  • Carrot2 medium (120 g)
  • Walnuts12 half (48 g)
  • Raisins2 tablespoon (28 g)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 356 °F (180 °C).

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Wash, peel and grate the carrots. Separately, chop the walnuts.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger powder and nutmeg.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    In a bowl, whisk the sugar with the oil. Next, add the eggs, vanilla and beat quickly for 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ones and beat slowly until the ingredients are combined.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Increase the speed until the batter is smooth.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Add carrot, nuts, raisins and stir with a spatula.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Pour into a baking pan lined with baking paper.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Bake for 45 minutes.

  10. 10

    Step 10

    Let cool and serve.

Nutrition Snapshot

Macros and micros at a glance

Calories

269

Protein

4.5g

Carbs

36.8g

Fat

15.9g

Fiber

3.3g

Micronutrients

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Diet and Allergen Guide

Vegetarian

Yes

Vegan

No

Gluten Free

No

Dairy Free

No

Allergens

EggTree NutGluten

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Carrot Cake can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Carrot Cake

How many calories are in Carrot Cake?

Carrot Cake has about 269 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.

Is Carrot Cake suitable for vegetarians?

Yes. Carrot Cake is suitable for vegetarians as written.

Is Carrot Cake gluten-free?

Carrot Cake is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Flour. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.

Are there any allergen ingredients in Carrot Cake?

Yes. This recipe includes Egg, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.

Can I make Carrot Cake ahead of time?

Carrot Cake can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.

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