How To Make Super Soft Carrot Cake At Home
About this recipe
Carrot cake is a surprisingly delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with a soft, moist cake texture. This recipe from Edibles offers a simple way to make a super soft carrot cake right at home, perfect for any occasion.
Using fresh ingredients like grated carrots and orange juice, this version keeps the sugar content lower while still delivering on flavor. Plus, it’s easy to follow, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced bakers.
Ingredient notes
- You can substitute the 150g of brown sugar with white sugar if needed.
- The recipe calls for 200ml of vegetable oil, which is referred to as 'khurana oil' in the video.
Tips from Edibles’s video
- Grate the carrots finely to ensure they blend well into the cake batter, contributing to its softness.
- Mix the egg mixture for about 3 to 5 minutes to incorporate air, which helps create a light texture in the cake.
- Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl after mixing to ensure all ingredients are well combined before adding the carrots and raisins.
Good to know
- How long do I bake the carrot cake?
- Bake the cake for about 45 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius.
- What can I use instead of brown sugar?
- You can use white sugar as a substitute for brown sugar.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Edibles: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Grate the carrots into a plate using a grater.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the eggs and mix well.
- 3
Add the orange juice and brown sugar to the egg mixture and mix until combined.
- 4
Pour in the vegetable oil and mix again for about 3 to 5 minutes, then set aside.
- 5
In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, grated cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- 6
Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture while mixing continuously.
- 7
Once combined, scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is mixed well.
- 8
Fold in the grated carrots and raisins into the batter.
- 9
Grease a baking pan with oil and line the base with parchment paper.
- 10
Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- 11
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius and bake for about 45 minutes.
- 12
After baking, turn the cake over and remove the parchment paper. Cut a slice to serve.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- 'khurana oil' inferred as vegetable oil
- 'to taste' for raisins inferred from context
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Edibles’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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