Air Fryer Carrot Cake
Preparation Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Intensity
- Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients (Serves 6-8)
For the Cake:
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Prepare the Batter
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, nuts, and raisins if using.
- Prepare the Pan
- Grease a small round or square cake pan (6-7 inches) that fits inside your air fryer. Pour the batter evenly into the pan.
- Cook in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 160°C (320°F) for 3 minutes.
- Place the pan in the air fryer basket and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Frosting:
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Assemble the Cake
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top.
- Optionally, garnish with additional nuts or shredded carrots.
Nutritional Information (Per Slice)
- Calories: 340
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fat: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
This moist and flavorful carrot cake is perfect for smaller gatherings or a quick dessert. The air fryer ensures a beautifully baked cake with minimal effort!
