This Carrot Walnut Cake is the kind of recipe that becomes a habit. It’s incredibly moist, lightly spiced, filled with tender carrots and crunchy walnuts, and comes together in minutes with simple ingredients. No fancy steps, no mixer required—just a bowl, a whisk, and a cake that tastes even better the next day.
Perfect for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or a simple dessert, this cake is comforting, wholesome, and impossibly easy to make.
Why Everyone Loves This Cake
- Ready to mix in 10 minutes
- Super moist and soft crumb
- Naturally sweet from carrots
- Crunchy walnuts in every bite
- Perfect for everyday baking
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
How to Make It (Quick & Easy)
1. Preheat
Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until slightly pale. Add oil and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Stir in grated carrots.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients
Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix gently just until combined.
Fold in chopped walnuts.
4. Bake
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Cool & Serve
Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes, then slice and enjoy.
Optional Add-Ons
- Orange zest for freshness
- Raisins for extra sweetness
- Cream cheese glaze for dessert-style cake
Tips for the Best Texture
- Grate carrots finely for a softer crumb
- Don’t overmix the batter
- Toast walnuts lightly for deeper flavor
- Store covered to keep it moist
Serving Ideas
- With tea or coffee
- Light dusting of powdered sugar
- Drizzled with honey
- Spread with cream cheese
Final Thought
This Carrot Walnut Cake is quick, easy, and deeply comforting—the kind of cake you bake once and then keep coming back to. Simple ingredients, perfect texture, and unbeatable flavor make it a true everyday favorite.