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Coffee-Infused Carrot Cake

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A moist, spiced carrot cake with a bold coffee twist—perfect for dessert or a sneaky breakfast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp espresso powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional

For the Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp brewed espresso optional

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

Prepare the Cake Batter:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and espresso powder.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually mix in the oil and vanilla extract.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts (if using).

Bake the Cake:

  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Make the Frosting:

  • Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
  • Stir in the vanilla and optional espresso.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting over the top and sides.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin A: 15%
  • Calcium: 4%
  • Iron: 6%
  • Vitamin C: 2%
  • Magnesium: 5%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor

  • Add a touch of cardamom to elevate the spice profile.
  • For a nuttier flavor, toast the walnuts before adding them to the batter.
  • If you love a stronger coffee flavor, add a bit more espresso powder to the cake batter.