Carrot Bundt Cake | Moist & Spiced Homemade Carrot Cake Recipe
Carrot Bundt Cake is a moist, tender, and warmly spiced dessert packed with freshly grated carrots, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Baked in an elegant Bundt pan, this classic cake develops a beautifully golden exterior while staying soft and flavorful inside.
The natural sweetness of carrots pairs wonderfully with brown sugar and warm spices, while crushed walnuts add a satisfying crunch. A smooth cream cheese glaze provides a rich, tangy finish that perfectly complements the sweet carrot cake.
Perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, holidays, afternoon tea, birthdays, brunch, or family gatherings, this easy homemade Carrot Bundt Cake is a delicious alternative to traditional layer-style carrot cake.
Cooking Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Thoroughly grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts.
- Add the pineapple if using and gently fold it through the batter.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
- Carefully invert onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla and whisk until a smooth glaze forms.
- Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled cake.
- Let the glaze set slightly before slicing and serving.
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