
Carrot Tea Cake
Yields:
10 - 12 serving(s)
Sweet and simple, this nutty carrot cake is perfect for enjoying as an afternoon treat with your favorite cup of tea.
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Ingredients
- 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup packed, peeled, grated carrots
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. Coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 tsp. confectioners’ sugar
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch (5-cup) trois frères mold or Bundt pan. Dust with flour, and tap out excess. Put butter and brown sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 2Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and carrots, and mix until just combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Mix until just combined. Stir in walnuts.
- Step 3Pour batter into the prepared mold. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes. Turn out cake onto rack, and let cool completely. Before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar. Cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.
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