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Air Fryer Carrot Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice (I recommend Simply Orange Juice)
  • 2-3 medium carrots, grated
  • Optional: Chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Optional: Shredded coconut or raisins

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for about 5 minutes while you prepare the cake batter.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Add the vegetable oil and orange juice to the egg mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry flour mixture until you have a smooth batter. Be gentle to maintain a light and airy texture.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots and, if desired, add chopped pecans or shredded coconut.
  7. Prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and lightly greasing the sides.
  8. Pour the carrot cake batter into the prepared cake pan.
  9. Place the cake pan in the air fryer basket and air fry at 320°F for 20 minutes.
  10. Cover the cake with foil and continue to air fry for an additional 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack completely before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional):

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and lemon juice until well combined. Adjust the thickness by adding a tablespoon of milk if needed.
  3. Frost the cooled carrot cake with the cream cheese frosting.

Enjoy your homemade Air Fryer Carrot Cake—perfectly spiced, moist, and ready to delight your taste buds! 🥕🎂