Air Fryer Carrot Cake
A deliciously moist carrot cake made in an air fryer. With this recipe, you can bake at home using your air fryer.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 125 grams unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 125 grams light brown sugar
- 150 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 200 grams grated carrot
- 60 grams finely chopped walnuts
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- Extra walnuts for decoration
Equipment
- two 6-inch (15 cm) round cake pans
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix in the sugar.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Fold into the batter.
- Fold in the grated carrot and walnuts. Divide the batter between two greased pans. Tip: line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Preheat your air fryer and bake the cakes (one at a time) for 18 minutes at 350°F /175°C (conventional oven). Check with a skewer and let cool completely on a rack.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Add cream cheese and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and mix until creamy. Chill until ready to use.
- Level the cake layers if needed. Place one layer on a plate, spread frosting on top, then add the second layer (flat side up).
- Pipe frosting around the edges and spread a thin layer over the top.
- Decorate with walnuts.
How to store
Store covered in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.