Casual Cafe Choco Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Choco Carrot Cake, a recipe inspired by the legendary Casual Cafe in MA (as featured in Gourmet Magazine's 'You Asked For It' section, September 1995). This moist and delicious cake boasts a perfect blend of rich chocolate and subtly sweet carrots, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to experience a taste of cafe history in your own kitchen!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 180 mins
Calories 994.2 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Casual Cafe Choco Carrot Cake

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How to Make Casual Cafe Choco Carrot Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips. Gently fold into the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the cream cheese frosting while the cakes are cooling (see frosting recipe below).
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.
  11. Carefully place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.
  12. Optional: Garnish with extra chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

320g

Fat

70g

Carbs

36g