Description
To bake a delightful carrot Bundt cake, you’ll need to gather the following ingredients. Make sure to have everything ready before you start mixing. Here’s the full list
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups finely grated carrots (about 4 large carrots)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce (or substitute with crushed pineapple for added moisture)
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1 cup raisins (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions
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Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tbsp of milk.
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Continue adding milk a little at a time until glaze reaches a pourable consistency.
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Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
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Carrot bundt cakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual afternoon tea or a festive holiday. They can be made ahead of time and stored easily.
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The recipe can be easily adapted for different dietary preferences and ingredient substitutions, such as using a vegan cream cheese frosting or nuts based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of the cake)
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg