Tired of complicated carrot cake recipes that take forever to bake? Look no further! Becky Abbott of Air Frying Foodie has a simple recipe that delivers a delicious and moist cake in just 25 minutes using an air fryer.
This recipe eliminates the need for a traditional oven, making it a perfect option for hot days or when you’re short on time. While it doesn’t include traditional raisins or sultanas, you can add those as an optional extra to customize your cake.
With just five minutes of prep time and 25 minutes in the air fryer, you’ll have a scrumptious cake ready to serve in no time. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
* ½ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
* ¼ cup orange juice
* ½ cup sugar
* ½ cup brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 large eggs
* 1 ½ cups carrots, peeled and grated
* Optional: ½ cup walnuts, ¼ cup raisins, or shredded coconut
Instructions:
1.
Combine dry ingredients:
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.2.
Whisk wet ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk or beat the sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.3.
Add wet to dry:
Add the oil and orange juice to the wet ingredients. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until everything is well combined.4.
Fold in carrots and extras:
Gently fold in the shredded carrots. If desired, add walnuts, raisins, or shredded coconut.5.
Prepare pan:
Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper.6.
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Set your air fryer to 160 degrees Fahrenheit (70 degrees Celsius) and bake for 20 minutes.7.
Cover and bake further:
Cover the cake with foil and bake for an additional five minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake – it should come out clean.8.
Cool and frost:
Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with your favorite cream cheese frosting.Enjoy your quick and easy air fryer carrot cake!
