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Carrot Cake Recipe-How to make Carrot Cake

December 15, 2011 by PadhuSankar 62 Comments

Carrot cake is moist, dense, soft and delicious with grated carrots, walnuts and cinnamon. It was a big hit in my family. We loved plain carrot cake itself, but if you prefer, you can decorate it with cream cheese icing. My suggestion is, do not prepare the cake without walnuts and cinnamon as they give nice flavor and taste to the cake. Today we will learn how to prepare carrot cake following this easy carrot cake recipe.

Carrot cake
Moist Carrot Cake Recipe
Recipe source- Joy of baking

Carrot Cake Recipe


Carrot Cake

 Prep Time : 15 mins

 Cook Time : 30 mins 
 Serves: 6-8
 Recipe Category: Cakes
 Recipe Cuisine: International
 Author:Padhu Sankar

   Ingredients needed

   All purpose flour (maida)- 260 grams (2 cups)
   Baking soda – 1 tsp
   Baking powder – 1 1/2 tsp
   Salt -1/2 tsp
   Cinnamon powder- 1 1/2 tsp

   Egg – 4
   Granulated sugar – 1 1/2 cup (300 grams)
   Vegetable oil – 1 cup ( any flavorless oil)
   Vanilla extract – 2 tsp

   Walnuts chopped – 100 grams
   Finely grated carrot – 1/2 cup

Preparation

Preheat the oven for 15 minutes at 180 degree C.

Grease the baking tray and dust flour.

Carrot cake and 3 carrot cupcakes besides it

Moist Carrot cake-carrot cake recipe
Method

Mix all the dry ingredients – Maida, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon together, sieve twice and keep it aside.

Beat eggs well until frothy.(I used electric beater)

Add sugar little by little and beat till sugar dissolves.

Add vanilla essence.

Then slowly add 1 cup of oil and beat it well.

Fold in flour gently until well incorporated.

Then mix in grated carrot and chopped walnuts.

Bake for 25-30 minutes at 180 degree C or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Note

I halved the above recipe and I got 4 cupcakes and the cake below(5 “x 2 “)

Have a look at my small OTG oven in which I bake my cakes and cookies and is just perfect for my family

How to make carrot cake
My oven took 22 minutes to bake this cake – 20 minutes bottom coil and 2 minutes top coil

What are you waiting for – bake a healthy carrot cake for your family this Christmas and I am sure you will not regret it.

Check out our Christmas Special recipes and more cakes and biscuits recipes

Meet you all again with more interesting recipes, until then it is bye from Padhu of Padhuskitchen.com

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Comments

  1. Aarthi

    December 15, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    wow..awesome cake dear

    Reply
  2. Kaveri

    December 15, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    Very yummy cake…looks delicious

    Reply
  3. faseela

    December 15, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    awesome cake………..perfctly done

    Reply
  4. Reshmi Mahesh

    December 15, 2011 at 6:10 pm

    Perfect yummy cake…

    Reply
  5. Priya's Feast

    December 15, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    Cake luks superb and moist…

    Reply
  6. மகி

    December 15, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    Delicious cake!

    Is that a ever-silver tiffin box in the last picture? 🙂 or its a baking pan?

    Reply
  7. Priya

    December 15, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    Carrot cake looks super spongy..

    Reply
  8. PadhuSankar

    December 16, 2011 at 2:02 am

    Dear Magi
    It is not ever silver box but it is an aluminum box which I got for making ice cream .

    Reply
  9. Gayathri NG

    December 16, 2011 at 2:49 am

    One of my fav flavor loved ur preparation n beautifully presented…

    Reply
  10. சாருஸ்ரீராஜ்

    December 16, 2011 at 5:36 am

    cup cake doll looks cute.

    Reply
  11. Tina

    December 16, 2011 at 5:45 am

    soft and delicious cake..

    Reply
    • Rani

      August 5, 2019 at 12:22 pm

      Namaste padhuji
      Can we use steel utensils or box as cake tin for baking, please clarify my doubt, as I’m a beginner in using OTG.
      Also please tell can we use glassware in OTG.

      Reply
      • PadhuSankar

        August 6, 2019 at 7:26 am

        No, do not use steel utensil.

        Reply
  12. Nish

    December 16, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    I can imagine the aroma carrot-cinnamon must have created after this cake baked!
    Seeing this is inspiring me to make a carrot cake too! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Rachana

    December 16, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    A perfectly baked cake. Love your presentation.

    Reply
  14. Divya Shankar

    December 18, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    Tried this one out during the weekend .. came out very very well , a super tasty cake 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. Made a mention of your recipe in my blog – please feel free to read
    http://foodiessphere.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-time-cake-time.html

    Reply
  15. savi

    August 8, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    HI mam
    i tried this recipe it came out very well… this is the first time i made cakes it cames really good and the taste is awesome
    thank u for the recipe

    Reply
  16. saranya

    August 14, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    what brand of OTG are u using?very nice cake…

    Reply
  17. PadhuSankar

    August 15, 2012 at 2:14 am

    What you are seeing in the picture is a very small OTG oven (Smart Chef) which bakes very less quantity.So now I have shifted to Morphy Richards OTG 18 ltrs. It is very good.

    Reply
  18. Veni Singh

    August 17, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    I am Veni Singh from South Africa. I have recently baked a carrot cake with a Cream Cheese topping. Try it, it is very tasty

    250g Tub of Cream Cheese
    (or Plain smooth Cottage Cheese)
    250ml Icing Sugar (or more if you want it sweeter)

    beat both the ingredients until it is of a smooth consistency.

    Enjoy

    Reply
  19. Bhavatharini Rajesh

    August 26, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Hi ….ncan this cake be made without eggs? If so Wat should be substituted ?

    Reply
  20. Priya Gurusamy

    November 14, 2012 at 8:09 am

    i have made it today.it came out very well.adding that cinnamon powder gives the different aroma.delicious and very nice.thanks a lot.please let me know which flavoured cream is suitable for topping.

    Reply
  21. Priya Gurusamy

    November 14, 2012 at 8:14 am

    i have made it today.it came out very well.adding cinnamon powder gives different aroma.very delicious and nice. thanks a lot.please let me know which flavoured cream is suitable for topping.

    Reply
  22. uma vinoth

    December 19, 2012 at 2:28 am

    looks yummy, mouthwatering and delicious. I am pretty new to baking. If this has to be made in a microwave then at what temperature has it to be baked and for how long? and how long do you preheat the oven and at what temperature? looking forward to bake this cake for my daughters!!

    Reply
  23. PadhuSankar

    December 19, 2012 at 3:53 am

    I do not know about microwave .In oven you have to preheat (180 degree C)for 15 minutes. Then you have to bake at 180 degree C for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Go ahead and try this cake .It tastes great.

    Reply
  24. Maria Albina

    December 19, 2012 at 9:55 am

    Hello, Padhu…
    Can this be made using pressure cooker??

    Reply
  25. uma vinoth

    December 31, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Tried this cake just now…and it came out amazingly well….considering the fact that i am a 1st time baker!! I used the red variety of carrot that is available in winters….but the carrot gratings were not visible in the cake…is it normal or shd i used bigger gratings next time? i used the same temperatures uve mentioned i above in the microwave too!! thanx a ton!!

    Reply
  26. Neha Rawat

    March 22, 2013 at 10:42 am

    i dont have a standard otg.. but have a microwave.. can i cook the cake in microwave convection mode with same timings? or can i cook the same cake in the cooker?pls help..i really wanna cook this delicious looking carrot cake for my family..

    Reply
  27. PadhuSankar

    March 22, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    You can cook the cake in microwave convection mode but I do not know if the same timings will work out as I do not have a microwave. You can bake this cake in cooker also following the same method I have followed in my Vanilla cake in Pressure cooker

    Reply
  28. Neha Rawat

    March 23, 2013 at 10:12 am

    thanx a ton.. i am going to try your carrot cake next.. btw i tried the cooker vanilla cake..superb!!!

    Reply
  29. Neha Rawat

    March 23, 2013 at 10:23 am

    thanx a ton. i tried your cooker vanilla cake and it turned out yum yum.. i am now aiming at carrot cake.. but trying all this out has surely increased my calories intake many folds!!!btw do u have a gujia recipe to be made on holi???

    Reply
  30. Deepa suresh

    September 7, 2013 at 7:22 am

    Hi padhu…your blog is really helpful ….I love baking..so planning to buy counter top convection oven…Do you have any idea which counter top convection oven would be good for baking cakes,pizza,puff etc..

    Reply
  31. PadhuSankar

    September 7, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Deepa Suresh – Glad to know that you found my blog helpful. Actually I feel OTG is best for baking. This is my personal opinion. I have Morphy Richards OTG oven 18lt for more than a year and it has not given me any problem so far. I suggest that you go to amazon.com.There you will find reviews of people who have used the product which will help you decide what oven to purchase.

    Reply
  32. REVS CULINARY

    November 15, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    Hi padhu,
    Please let me know which coil should be heated up for baking mode – cake, pizza, bread. And, which coils to be heated for tikkas.i am having tough time with my otg. Please help me.
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      November 17, 2014 at 9:03 am

      Each oven differs. Kindly refer the instruction manual you got along with the oven.

      Reply
    • REVS CULINARY

      November 18, 2014 at 9:08 am

      Please let me know the settings for your OTG. As i do not have manual for my OTG. I have knob to select – top, bottom , and both options. Also , i have top , bottom, both for rotisserri function. Thanks.

      Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      November 18, 2014 at 11:57 am

      Use the bottom coil alone for baking. But when you find the top of the cake not cooked properly, you can use top coil just for 2-3 minutes in the end.Keep a watch when using the the top coil as it might burn the cake.(I have written below the last picture- kindly check that)

      Reply
  33. REVS CULINARY

    November 21, 2014 at 9:07 am

    hi padhu,
    Thanks a lot. My cake was very good with your tips. Thanks.

    Reply
  34. Krithi Rao

    April 14, 2015 at 7:42 am

    I have a convection oven.. How do I use it to make this cake?

    Reply
  35. Rashmi Raj

    July 1, 2015 at 7:17 am

    Hi Padhu,
    Great recipe, lovely pictures and yummy looking cake!!!
    I have a question though, I have a convection microwave, but usually prefer to use the pressure cooker. In fact, I stumbled upon this post while looking for a recipe for how to make a cake in a pressure cooker….so, is it possible to make this cake in the pressure cooker?
    And secondly, when making a cake in pressure cooker, should we use water at the bottom or salt/sand? Why?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      July 1, 2015 at 8:25 am

      Thank you Rashmi. You can bake any cake or cookies in a pressure cooker.
      You can use sand or salt at the bottom of the cooker. The sand when heated produces heat which cooks the cake.

      Reply
  36. sreelakshmi sujit

    July 5, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    Hi Padhu
    I tried your carrot cake today as I Was excited to experiment in my new OTG Murphy Richards 18ltrs same as yours but the cake was not baked according to the said time…it took roughly 40 mins..I baked In the middle rack..timing temperature everything was done according to your recipe…pls help me with time settings

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      July 7, 2015 at 5:21 am

      It might vary depending on the pan used. The best way to check if the cake is cooked is using the toothpick – insert a toothpick into the center of the cake, if it comes out clean, you cake is done.

      Reply
  37. vj

    January 2, 2016 at 5:23 pm

    Hey Padhu, still mulling over your recipe…. Should I or should I not…my dilemma… Which kind of carrot shal I use, the red which is abundant in the winter or the insipid looking orange ones. Please help with my predicament.. Thanks.

    .

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      January 3, 2016 at 10:16 am

      Use orange carrot. I have used only that for making this cake.

      Reply
  38. Viji Kolappan

    July 22, 2016 at 6:30 am

    Hii this is amazing. I hav a question. Wat happens if v substitute wheat flour instead of maida

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      July 25, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      Yes, you can substitute wheat flour instead of maida. In that case, the cake will be moist and dense. If you do not want the cake to be too dense,you can use half wheat flour and half maida.

      Reply
  39. lydia

    December 11, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    hi padhu

    thanks for your receipe. i prepared it was too good

    Reply
  40. Devina

    December 20, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    Hi,
    Can you please tell what is the substitute for eggs are my mother does not eat egg in cakw.

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      December 21, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      Substitute for 1 egg – 1/4 cup of curd

      Reply
  41. Judy

    April 24, 2017 at 11:29 am

    Hey padhu! Tried this today and ..it was really yummy… thk u..

    Reply
  42. Mahedi Hasan

    May 10, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    Hallow..just awesome.really this is good for health and very much tasty.i have made it today.it came out very well.adding cinnamon powder gives different aroma.very delicious and nice. thanks a lot.please let me know which flavoured cream is suitable for topping.so lot of thanks for sharing this.

    Reply
  43. Unknown

    July 11, 2017 at 6:13 am

    Hi Padhu,

    I have tried the baking of carrot cake as per the measurement given in your blog….the cake has baked very well….but it tastes strange ….i don't know whether its due to 1 1/2 tspoon of cinnamin powder used or due to 1 1/2 tspoon of baking powder.

    Please suggest.

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      July 12, 2017 at 10:03 am

      Avoid using old stock baking powder. If you do not like the taste of cinnamon, you can reduce it.

      Reply
  44. Unknown

    December 11, 2018 at 5:44 pm

    Hi…can I use 1cup of grated carrot instead of walnut as my kid doesn't like nuts in cake

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      December 13, 2018 at 7:20 am

      You can skip the walnuts and follow the exact recipe.

      Reply
  45. Rani

    August 6, 2019 at 11:05 am

    Ok thanku
    What about glass baking tray can we use glassware in otg.

    Reply
  46. Bindu

    August 8, 2019 at 6:44 am

    I have 47 lts otg sud I bake with only bottom coil, placing the cake pan in bottom rack , or can I put it in middle rack with both coils on… If so is 180 degree too high

    Reply
    • PadhuSankar

      August 8, 2019 at 10:10 am

      Use only the bottom coil. If you use both, the cake will get burnt.

      Reply
  47. Pallavi

    March 30, 2020 at 1:40 pm

    I have tried this recipe many times padhu and it is a keeper. Now in this lock down period I onl5have cooking soda at home I don’t have baking powder is it possible to make this cake using only cooking soda what will be the measurement?

    Reply
  48. Pallavi patel Patel

    August 28, 2021 at 12:10 pm

    Hi Padhu, I have made this cake many times so far and it’s super delicious. I need help on replacing sugar with some alternative diet friendly options of sugar free. have you tried any cakes with sugar free option.

    Reply
    • PadhuSankar

      August 28, 2021 at 4:17 pm

      Yes, I have tried with jaggery powder but that will be too moist.

      Reply

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