Best Aussie Carrot Cake Recipes

Carrot cake image

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 cup self-raising flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
2 cup grated carrot
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
125 gram cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature
60 gram butter, chopped, at room temperature
1/2 cup icing sugar mixture
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line a 20cm round cake pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar and oil. Sift flour, soda and spices together over egg mixture. Fold in lightly with carrot, walnuts and vanilla, until combined. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
Bake 50-55 minutes until cooked when tested with a skewer. Cool in pan 5 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To make frosting: beat cream cheese, butter, icing sugar and vanilla in a small bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread frosting over cake. Serve in wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize Makes 1

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting image

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cup self raising flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped, plus extra to serve
250 gram softened cream cheese
50 gram softened butter
2 cup sifted icing sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line a 22cm round cake pan with baking paper.
In a large bowl, whisk sugar and oil together until thick. Add eggs, one at a time, whisking between each addition to combine.
Using a wooden spoon, stir in sifted combined flour, spices and soda. Fold in carrot and walnuts. Pour into pan. Smooth top.
Bake 55-60 minutes until cooked when tested with a skewer. Cool in pan 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter together until pale. Add icing sugar gradually, beating until light and fluffy.
Split cooled cake in half horizontally. Place base of cake on serving platter. Spread with half frosting. Top with remaining half of cake. Spread with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with extra nuts.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize Serves 10

Aussie Carrot Cake image

Provided by Mrs.Khaylis

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 cups grated carrots
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
1 lb powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

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