Sourdough Carrot Cake: Sophia’s 7 Baking Secrets
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Enjoy a moist carrot cake with a unique sourdough tang.
- Author: Sophia Collins
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 50-65 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl.
- Incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the grated carrots and any optional add-ons.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool the cake before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- Use fresh, organic carrots for better flavor.
- Optional add-ons can include crushed pineapple, nuts, or raisins.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg