Moist Carrot Bundt Cake
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Moist Carrot Bundt Cake, a delightful dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering. This cake combines finely grated carrots with a medley of spices, resulting in a moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for afternoon tea or special celebrations. Adorned with a luscious cream cheese glaze, each slice offers a tender crumb and irresistible sweetness. Its stunning Bundt shape not only makes it visually appealing but also adds an elegant touch to your dessert table. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this cake is destined to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1 cup canned pineapple
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tsps baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2½ tsps cinnamon (ground)
- 1¾ tsps ginger (ground/powdered)
- ¼ tsp cloves (ground)
- ½ tsp nutmeg (ground)
- 1½ cups soft brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup unflavoured vegetable oil
- 3 tsps vanilla essence/extract
- ½ cup yoghurt (unsweetened, regular)
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts (coarsely chopped)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tsps unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract/essence
- ¾ cup cream cheese (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, mix grated carrots, pineapple, brown sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla, and yogurt until well combined.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Stir in chopped nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Prepare the glaze by mixing cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over the cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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