Recipe For Carrot Cake With Applesauce
This recipe for carrot cake with applesauce delivers a moist, soft texture with gentle sweetness and warm spice. The flavor highlights fresh carrots and cinnamon, supported by the natural fruit notes from applesauce, creating balance without heaviness.The ingredients work together simply and effectively: flour forms structure, eggs add richness, oil and applesauce keep the crumb tender, and carrots bring freshness.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Box grater or food processor (for carrots)
- Measuring cups and digital scale
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Parchment paper
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Cooling rack
- Offset spatula or knife (for frosting)
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 260 –310 g all-purpose flour
- 10 g baking soda
- 2 –4 g ground cinnamon
- 3 g salt
- 200 –300 g sugar granulated or brown
- 180 ml 165 g vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs about 200 g without shells
- 245 g unsweetened applesauce
- 10 ml vanilla extract
- 300 g finely shredded carrots
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 226 g full-fat cream cheese softened
- 115 g unsalted butter softened
- 240 g powdered sugar
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C. Prepare your cake pan by lining it with parchment paper and lightly greasing it to make sure the cake releases easily after baking.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk well so the dry ingredients are evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the applesauce and vanilla until everything is fully combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture little by little, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid over mixing. Fold in the shredded carrots with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the surface. Place it in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until creamy and light. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Cut into slices and serve.