Carrot Cake Recipe
Carrot Cake Recipe
Please feel free to use the below recipe at home for the yummy carrot cake that we bake at Red Tail Retreat.
This classic carrot cake recipe is soft, moist, with warm spices, making it the perfect homemade dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for afternoon tea, a special celebration, or simply craving something sweet, this easy carrot cake is a reliable favourite. Made with fresh carrots, gentle spices, and a rich, creamy frosting, this recipe delivers a beautifully balanced flavour and texture every time.
Why You’ll Love This Carrot Cake
Then add:
- Soft, moist texture with perfectly balanced spices
- Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or afternoon tea
- Delicious with or without cream cheese frosting
- A reliable, crowd-pleasing homemade favourite
Ingredients & Method
Cake
¾ Cup Olive Oil
150g Sugar
3 Eggs
190g Plain Flour
1 1/3 Tsp Baking Powder
1 1/3 Tsp Bi=Carb Soda
1 1/3 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
½ Tsp Salt
2 Cups grated Carrot
¾ Cup Walnuts
Icing
60g Butter or Margarine
1 Tsp Vanilla
125g Cream Cheese
250g Icing Sugar
Method:
- Beat eggs, add oil and sugar mix.
- Add dry ingredients and combine.
- Stir through carrots and walnuts.
- Bake in a moderate oven for 1 hour.
For Cupcakes, bake at 160’ for 20mins. - For Cupcakes, bake at 160’ for 20mins.
- Beat all icing ingredients together and ice cake once cool.
Fresh carrots give this cake its natural sweetness and moist texture, while warm spices like cinnamon add depth of flavour. A good quality oil helps keep the cake soft, and the cream cheese frosting adds a rich, tangy finish that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the cake.