Carrot Cake, Starbucks
Carrot Cake Inspired by Starbucks
If you are looking for a quick and delicious dessert, carrot cake is the perfect choice. This recipe will bring a fluffy delight to your table, topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting, similar to what you find in the famous Starbucks cafes. It is a simple cake, yet rich and flavorful, ideal for any occasion. Plus, it is easy to make, even for those who do not have much experience in the kitchen.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 30-35 minutes
Total time: 55-60 minutes
Number of servings: 12
Ingredients for the cake:
- 300 g grated carrot
- 200 g sugar
- 150 ml sunflower oil
- 4 large eggs
- 250 g flour
- 1 packet of baking powder (10 g)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- 100 g chopped nuts (optional)
Ingredients for the cream cheese frosting:
- 200 g cottage cheese or Philadelphia cheese
- 100 g butter, at room temperature
- 150 g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Step 1: Preparing the cake
Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. Prepare a baking tray (size 25x35 cm) that you can line with baking paper. This step will prevent the cake from sticking to the tray and will make cutting easier.
In a large bowl, combine the grated carrot, sugar, and sunflower oil. Mix well to obtain a homogeneous mixture. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing continuously until everything is well incorporated.
Step 2: Mixing the dry ingredients
In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. This step will ensure a fluffy cake, as air will be effectively incorporated into the flour mixture. If you choose to use nuts, you can add them now.
Step 3: Combining the ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet carrot mixture, gently folding with a spatula or wooden spoon. Avoid over-mixing, as this can lead to a dense cake. When everything is well combined, pour the batter into the prepared tray.
Step 4: Baking
Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. After baking, let the cake cool completely in the tray.
Step 5: Preparing the cream cheese frosting
Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a bowl, beat the butter with the powdered sugar and vanilla until you achieve a smooth and creamy mixture. Add the cottage cheese and continue mixing until everything is homogeneous.
Step 6: Assembling the cake
Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top. You can decorate the cake with chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an attractive look.
Serving suggestion:
Serve the carrot cake alongside a cup of coffee or tea for a café-like experience. This cake is perfect to enjoy at breakfast or as a dessert at the end of a meal.
Possible variations:
You can experiment with various ingredients, adding crushed pineapple for extra moisture or dark chocolate for a decadent touch. You can also use mascarpone cheese for a richer frosting.
This carrot cake recipe is not only simple but also full of interesting flavors and textures. Try it and enjoy its delight!
BATTERIn a bowl, mix the flour with salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. In another bowl, cream the sugar with the oil, add the eggs - mix at high speed for 1 minute, then gradually add the flour mixture. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, incorporate the carrot, walnuts, and raisins, pour into 3 pans, and bake in a preheated oven at 175C / 350F for about 45 minutes - be careful as it rises a lot in the oven. When the layers are baked, let them cool (about 1 1/2 hours).CREAMBeat the cream cheese with the milk and vanilla, gradually add the sugar when the layers are cool, add the cream. I didn't have any more walnuts to decorate it, so I just threw on a few carrot shreds. Enjoy your meal! Carrot Cake recipe, Starbucks was proposed by Rroxana on the recipe forum.
Ingredients: 3 cups / 360 grams flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 4 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon allspice 2 1/2 cups / 500 grams brown sugar 2 cups / 480 ml vegetable oil 6 eggs 2 cups / 260 grams grated carrots 1 1/2 cup / 180 grams walnuts 1 cup / 160 grams raisins Cream: 680 grams cream cheese 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 720 grams powdered sugar
