How to make Carrot Cake| Nigerian Food | Nigeria Snack

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar texture and flavor.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

Preheat the oven to 280°C (536°F).

Spray the cake pan with cake release spray.

In a bowl, mix together 300 grams of sugar and 4 eggs until well combined.

Add 250 ml of sunflower oil and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the mixture and mix well.

In another bowl, combine 250 grams of flour, 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate soda, 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder, and a tiny pinch of salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in 350 grams of shredded carrots and 100 grams of chopped walnuts into the batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, checking for doneness.

Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.

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