Carrot Cake Recipe For High Altitudes
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Have you ever tried to make a carrot cake at high altitudes? It can be a challenge, due to the lower air pressure and different baking times. However, if you follow this recipe for a delicious high-altitude carrot cake, you'll be sure to get a moist and flavorful cake that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla and beat to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients and beat on low speed until just combined.
- Add the oil and beat on low speed until just combined.
- Add the carrots and beat on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the walnuts, if using.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
This carrot cake recipe makes 16 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 437
- Total Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 64mg
- Sodium: 231mg
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 31g
- Protein: 5g
This high-altitude carrot cake recipe is a delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a few adjustments for baking at high altitudes, you can easily make a moist and flavorful cake. Enjoy!
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