Beet And Carrot Cake Recipe

A vibrant and moist holiday cake bursting with the flavors of fresh beets and carrots! This treasured family recipe, passed down through generations, uses garden-fresh ingredients for a deliciously unique and colorful treat. Perfect for Christmas celebrations or any time your family craves a taste of something special. The sweet and earthy flavors of the beets are perfectly balanced by the carrots and warm spices, creating a cake that's both festive and unforgettable. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this stunning and delicious masterpiece!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 359.2 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Beet And Carrot Cake

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How to Make Beet And Carrot Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a bundt cake pan (or use baking spray with flour).
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 cups granulated sugar, 4 large egg yolks, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and ½ cup water.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Grate 2 cups carrots and 1 cup beets (about 2 medium carrots and 1 medium beet).
  7. Fold in the grated carrots, beets, and 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  8. In a clean bowl, beat 4 large egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  9. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
  10. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  11. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Serve with your favorite cream cheese frosting (see recipe notes for our cream cheese and applesauce frosting suggestion).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

108g

Fat

12g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Beet And Carrot Cake?

Beet And Carrot Cake takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Beet And Carrot Cake?

Beet And Carrot Cake has approximately 359.2 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Beet And Carrot Cake?

The key ingredients for Beet And Carrot Cake are Sunflower Oil, Sugar, Egg Yolks, Vanilla Extract, Hot Water, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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