Spiced Carrot Cake is a classic dessert with a twist! This cake is loaded with cardamom instead of the traditional cinnamon, giving it a rich and complex flavor in addition to the welcomed warmth. The aroma of freshly baked cake and spices will fill your home, making it impossible to resist a slice. This Spiced Carrot Cake is a wonderful way to celebrate any occasion, from birthdays to holidays, or simply as a treat for yourself. Whether you’re a fan of traditional carrot cake or looking to try something new, this spiced version is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more, to taste, for greasing a pan
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more, to taste, for dusting a pan
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1 cup carrots, finely shredded, packed
- icing, to taste, store-bought or homemade, warmed, for topping
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Brush an 8-inch round cake pan with the extra oil.
Step 3 –Place a round of waxed or parchment paper in the bottom of the oiled cake pan.
Step 4 –Brush the parchment paper with the extra oil and dust it with the extra flour, tapping out the excess.
Step 5 –In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup of the flour, the baking soda, the cardamom, and the salt.
Step 6 –In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs, the granulated sugar, the brown sugar, the yogurt, and the remaining 1/4 cup of the oil until smooth.
Step 7 –Gently mix the egg mixture into the dry ingredients until moistened, being careful not to overmix.
Step 8 –Mix in the carrots.
Step 9 –Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
Step 10 –Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes. If the cake is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.
Step 11 –Cool the cake in the pan, about 15 minutes.
Step 12 –Turn the cake out of the pan and remove the paper, placing it on a rack to cool completely right-side up.
Step 13 –Drizzle with the icing.
Step 14 –Slice and serve.
