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    Naked Carrot Cake

    Feb 3, 2016 · Modified: Oct 11, 2023 by Love Keil · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    This Carrot Cake Recipe is made of buttermilk, two cups of  grated carrots, walnuts, cinnamon and other yummy stuff.

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    I hope you will enjoy step by step tutorial on how to make this delicate Cake.

    Now scroll down to see how to make this gorgeousness.

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    How to Make Carrot Cake

    Preheat the oven to 350F.

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    Grease three 9 inches by 2.5 inches cake pans. line them with parchment paper, set aside.

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    In a medium bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and set aside.

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake
    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    In a stand mixer on a medium/high-speed, whisk eggs, oil, sugar, buttermilk and vanilla extract.

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake
    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    Add flour, whisk on low-speed until combined.

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake
    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    Fold in carrots and walnuts.

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake
    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    Pour the batter into 3 cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean, when inserted in center of the cake.

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    Let cake layers cool on a cooling rack, remove the parchment paper.

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    To make frosting:

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    In a stand mixer, on a medium speed whisk butter and powdered sugar, until combined. Scrap down the bowl few times with spatula.

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    Toss in cream cheese, whisk on high speed for about 5 minutes (scrap down the bowl few times), whisk until frosting has a smooth texture.

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    Place one cake layer on a cake stand, spread the frosting, add another layer. Smooth the sides and the top with a butter knife.

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    Garnish with baby breath flowers. Enjoy!

    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

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    Naked Carrot CAke by Love Keil -- www.munchkintime.com #carrotcake

    Naked Carrot Cake

    Love Keil
    Introducing delicate and lip-smacking Naked Carrot Cake. Made of grated carrots, brown sugar, buttermilk and finger-licking white frosting.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 1020 kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 ½ cup brown sugar
    • ¾ cups vegetable oil
    • ¾ cups buttermilk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups carrot grated
    • 1 cup walnuts chopped
    • 16 oz cream cheese room temp
    • 113 g butter room temp
    • 2 cups powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease three 9 inches by 2.5 inches cake pans. line them with parchment paper, set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and set aside.
    • In a stand mixer on a medium/high speed, whisk eggs, oil, sugar, buttermilk and vanilla extract. Add flour, whisk on low speed until combined. Fold in carrots and walnuts.
    • Pour the batter into 3 cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean, when inserted in center of the cake. Let cake layers cool on a cooling rack, remove the parchment paper.
    • To make frosting: In a stand mixer, on a medium speed whisk butter and powdered sugar, until combined. Scrap down the bowl few times with spatula. Toss in cream cheese, whisk on high speed for about 5 minutes (scrap down the bowl few times), whisk until frosting has a smooth texture.
    • Place one cake layer on a cake stand, spread the frosting, add another layer. Smooth the sides and the top with a butter knife. Garnish with baby breath flowers. Enjoy!

    Notes

    When you make this Naked Carrot Cake Recipe please tag my name @munchkintimeblog and hashtag #munchkintimeblog on Instagram, I would LOVE to see your creation!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1020kcalCarbohydrates: 104gProtein: 13gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 636mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 3gSugar: 75gVitamin A: 6603IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 3mg
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    Do YOU like this Naked Carrot Cake Recipe?

    Let me know in the comments below, I would love to hear from you!

    If you make Naked Carrot Cake Recipe please tag my name @munchkintimeblog and hashtag #munchkintimeblog on Instagram, I would LOVE to see your creation!

    Huge Thank You goes to Fred Meyer Stores for sponsoring this recipe!

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    1. Faith

      March 27, 2016 at 2:29 pm

      Mine is in the oven right now!!! I can't wait to see how it turns out.

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        March 31, 2016 at 7:22 am

        That's wonderful, let me know how it turned out!

        Reply
    2. Lily

      March 14, 2016 at 8:38 pm

      This cake looks gorgeous. I was looking for a cake recipe to make for my daughter's 1st birthday. I think my search ends here. ???? Looking forward to make it!

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        March 25, 2016 at 6:44 am

        Thank you so much Lily! I am so happy you found the birthday cake for your munchkin! Don't forget to show your masterpiece on Instagram by tagging @munchkintimeblog, I would love to see your creation.

        Reply
    3. Pam@over50feeling40

      February 11, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      I love how thorough you are with your pictures and explanations. Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop...it sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        March 04, 2016 at 9:45 am

        Thank you so much Pam, I am glad you like those pictures and explanations!

        Reply
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