Layered carrot cake with honeyed walnuts

Indulge in a decadent Layered Carrot Cake with Honeyed Walnuts! Moist and flavorful, this cake combines the richness of olive oil and brown sugar with the spice of ginger and cinnamon. Enhanced by luscious cream cheese frosting and topped with sweet, crunchy honeyed walnuts, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion. Get ready to impress your guests and delight your taste buds with this irresistible treat!

  • 25 Feb 2025
  • Cook time 90 min
  • Prep time 30 min
  • 12 Servings
  • 14 Ingredients

Layered carrot cake with honeyed walnuts

This layered carrot cake with honeyed walnuts is a delicious and nutritious dessert that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of moist, spiced carrot cake layers, creamy frosting, and the crunch of honeyed walnuts creates a decadent treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

3 eggs
150g
1 cup brown sugar
230g
3/4 cup olive oil
180g
1/4 cup milk (1% fat)
60g
2 cups self-raising flour
300g
1/2 cup all-purpose white wheat flour
60g
1 tsp baking soda
5g
1 tsp ginger
5g
1 tsp cinnamon
3g
3 carrots
180g
1/2 cup honey
120g
2 cups cream cheese
460g
1 cup powdered sugar
160g
1 cup walnuts
230g

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prep Pans:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line two 8-inch (20cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, olive oil, and milk until well combined and smooth.
3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.
4. Add Carrots:
- Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
5. Bake the Cakes:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Prepare Honeyed Walnuts:
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey over medium heat until it becomes liquid.
- Add the chopped walnuts and stir to coat them well with the honey.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until the walnuts are toasted and caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool.
7. Make Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
8. Assemble the Cake:
- Place one layer of the cake on a serving platter.
- Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top.
- Place the second layer of the cake on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
9. Garnish with Honeyed Walnuts:
- Decorate the top of the cake with the honeyed walnuts, ensuring they are evenly spread.
10. Serve:
- Allow the cake to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- Slice and enjoy this delightful layered carrot cake with honeyed walnuts!

Tips:

- Grate the carrots finely to ensure they blend smoothly into the cake batter.

- Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for better mixing and a smoother texture.

- When toasting walnuts, keep an eye on them to prevent burning – they can turn from golden to burnt quickly.

- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the cream cheese frosting from melting.

- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of vanilla extract to the cream cheese frosting.

Your layered carrot cake with honeyed walnuts is now ready to serve. The beautifully moist cake, combined with the creamy frosting and delightful crunch of honeyed walnuts, is sure to be a hit. Enjoy this dessert with friends and family for a special occasion or just because!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size180 grams
Energy
Calories 500kcal25%
Protein
Protein 12g8%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 70g20%
Fiber 2.82g7%
Sugar 44g44%
Fat
Fat 36g41%
Saturated 7g24%
Cholesterol 70mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 210ug24%
Choline 60mg11%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg16%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg13%
Vitamin B3 0.97mg6%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg10%
Vitamin B9 45ug11%
Vitamin B12 0.51ug21%
Vitamin C 1.20mg1%
Vitamin E 0.48mg3%
Vitamin K 3.13ug3%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 120mg9%
Copper, Cu 0.40mg45%
Iron, Fe 1.52mg14%
Magnesium, Mg 50mg12%
Phosphorus, P 200mg16%
Potassium, K 330mg10%
Selenium, Se 13ug24%
Sodium, Na 290mg19%
Zinc, Zn 1.42mg13%
Water
Water 60g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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