Carrot Coffee Cake

Carrot Cake Recipes

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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
35 mins

Cool Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins

Servings:
12

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Batter

  • cooking spray

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 cup salted butter, softened

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 cups freshly finely shredded carrots

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Streusel

  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Glaze

  • 3 ounces cream cheese

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened

  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar

  • 1 tablespoon whole milk, or more as needed

Directions

  •  Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil. Coat foil with cooking spray.

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  • For batter, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.

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  • Beat softened butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in sour cream, then white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time.

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  • Stir in carrots and vanilla. Fold in flour mixture with a rubber spatula until just combined.

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  • Spread batter in prepared pan. The batter will be shallow, but will increase in volume as it bakes.

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  • For streusel, combine walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle streusel over cake batter.

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  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes; lift from the pan with the edges of the foil.

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  • For glaze, beat together cream cheese and butter in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, then powdered sugar. Beat in enough milk to make drizzling consistency. 

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  • Serve coffee cake warm or at room temperature. Drizzle glaze over warm or cooled cake, or over each serving.

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    557
    Calories

    33g
    Fat

    62g
    Carbs

    6g
    Protein

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    Nutrition Facts

    Servings Per Recipe
    12

    Calories
    557

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat
    33g

    42%

    Saturated Fat
    16g

    82%

    Cholesterol
    100mg

    33%

    Sodium
    388mg

    17%

    Total Carbohydrate
    62g

    23%

    Dietary Fiber
    2g

    7%

    Total Sugars
    43g

    Protein
    6g

    12%

    Vitamin C
    1mg

    2%

    Calcium
    142mg

    11%

    Iron
    2mg

    10%

    Potassium
    202mg

    4%

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

    (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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