Pecan Walnut Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

A moist, flavorful carrot cake packed with pecans and walnuts, baked in a loaf tin and topped with a tangy cream cheese icing. This easy, one-bowl recipe is perfect for home bakers and improves in flavor and texture if left overnight.

EasyBritish/AmericanServes 10

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Source Video
43m
Prep
1h
Cook
12m
Cleanup
1h 55m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$9.31
Per serving:$0.93

Critical Success Points

  • Prepare loaf tin and preheat oven
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients without overmixing
  • Fold in grated carrot just until combined
  • Bake at correct temperature and check doneness
  • Cool cake completely before icing

Safety Warnings

  • Be cautious when using sharp knives or food processor to chop nuts.
  • Oven and cake tin will be hot; use oven mitts.
  • Ensure cake is fully cooled before icing to prevent melting.

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