Classic Carrot Cake

Name: Classic Carrot Cake
Prep time: 75 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour; 3/4 cups sugar; 1 pinch baking soda; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder; 4 eggs; 300 grams carrot, grated; 1 jar apple purée, (baby food); 100 grams sour cream; 200 milliliters vegetable oil; 190 grams cream cheese; 500 grams icing sugar; 90 grams butter; 1 tablespoon cow's milk, (according to consistency); 1 cup dried cranberries

Mariana Vázquez del Mercado

The classic carrot cake that many love. It's an easy recipe that turns out delicious; it’s a dessert you can bring to any gathering or meal, and everyone is sure to enjoy it immensely.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 07-05-2013

Preparation

1h 15 mins

Low

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grate the carrots. Beat the eggs with the sugar and cinnamon. Add the carrots and applesauce to the previous mixture. Incorporate the cream and oil and continue beating. Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and baking powder until the ingredients are combined, and add blueberries. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. For the frosting: cream the cream cheese and butter. Gradually add the powdered sugar. Add milk by the teaspoon until achieving a medium consistency and decorate using a piping bag or spatula.