Description
A delightful warm carrot cake enhanced with ginger syrup, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (260g) grated carrots
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60ml) molasses
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) molasses
- ¼ cup (60ml) water
- 2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Grate 2 cups of fresh carrots and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: brown sugar, molasses, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the grated carrots to the wet mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the ginger syrup by simmering molasses, water, grated ginger, and butter in a saucepan for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Once the cake is baked, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Serve warm with ginger syrup drizzled on top.
Notes
- Use fresh carrots for the best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Always check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Consider using whole wheat flour or applesauce for healthier variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: carrot cake, ginger syrup, dessert, baking, warm cake