Carrot Walnut Cake
Easy 8x8 Carrot Walnut Cake perfect for dessert, breakfast or snack. This lightly sweetened cake needs no frosting and is loaded with walnuts.
Servings 9
Calories 402kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- dash of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Powdered sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, combine the eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla. Mix well.
- Add the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix until combined.
- Mix in the flour, stirring until the flour is fully incorporated in.
- Fold in the carrots and walnuts.
- Spray an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35-37 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once the cake has cooled, sprinkle powdered sugar on top and serve.
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Notes
The calories shown are based on the cake being cut into 9 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of cake. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 3625IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1.6mg