Carrot Cake
- Soomaali
- Doolshe Karooto
- Français
- Gâteau à la Carotte
- العربية
- كيك الجزر
By Leila & Abdullahi · ·
We were always very fond of carrot cake but we know several family members as well as friends who would prefer to have no cake rather than eating a carrot cake. That is until they tried this cake.
When we started working on this recipe we had a few things we wanted to accomplish. We wanted a moist cake that was less oily, less dense, and had a finer texture that would make it possible to make a clean cut into the cake. We believed we were successful on all counts and the cake was scrumptious even without frosting. The first cake we baked had no chance making it to the frosting stage.
When we frosted the cake and served it to our guests, it was gone in no time. One of them decided that she would have this carrot cake as her wedding cake. That was one of the best compliments we received.
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Ingredients
1 cup = 237 mL · 1 Tbsp = 15 mL · 1 tsp = 5 mL. All are level measurements.
Carrot Cake
Method
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Steps for preparing the carrot cake Shred the carrots and then shred more finely.
In a sieve, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ginger powder, and ground allspice. Sieve them together.
Add the chopped raisins and shredded coconuts and stir well.
In a bowl, combine the white granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, orange zest and vanilla extract.
Drain the pineapple and blend well. Add the blended pineapple and shredded carrots to the wet ingredients. Stir well.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine well.
Pour the batter into a 9½” (24 cm) mould lined with parchment paper and buttered.
Bake in a preheated oven at 380°F/193°C for 45 minutes.
If you wish, frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.
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Shukran Leila & Abdullahi sida aad marwalba ugu dadaashaan inaad bulshada wax wanaagsan usoo gudbisaan, waxaan idiinka codsanaa sida cream cheese frosting aad u diyaariseen inaad noo soo gudbisaan. Markale aad ayaan idiinku bogaadina shaqada wanaagsan ee aad bulshada u haysaan.
Waa ku mahadsan tahay hadalada wacan. Soo’da waa tan /recipes/cream-cheese-frosting/.
Asc Ramadaan kariim abaa inaan sameeyo keeg ama doloosho aad u fudud maxaan sameeyaa ma garaanaayom sida loo sameeyo keega
Midkaan isku day /recipes/pear-cake/. Waxaan rajaynaynaa inuu kuu sahlanaado.
wonderful.. I like your way for cooking.. Good Luck & God Bless you
Thank you very much. Ramadan Kareem.
looks like a gorgeous carrot cake!
Thank you!
Hi Leila and Abdullahi,
I discovered your blog by accident and believe it or not it’s one of my favourite food blogs. I have tried several of your recipes and they have turned out really good.I really appreciate your efforts in making the recipes easier for people who are new to cooking. I am gonna try this carrot cake recipe for the next weekend.
Thank you.
Lisa”.
Hi Lisa,
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. We are so glad you have found us, and happy to hear that our recipes are working for you. This carrot cake is one of our favourite cakes. We made it for a family gathering everyone loved it, including our 4 year old niece; she even asked for a second piece. We wish all the best.