Description
This Carrot Cinnamon Bundt Cake is a cozy, spiced dessert that brings together warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet carrots in a moist and tender crumb. Sweetened with brown sugar and maple syrup, it’s finished with crunchy walnuts or pecans for a perfect fall or holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots (about 2–3 medium carrots)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (plus more for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together brown sugar, maple syrup, and oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in grated carrots and chopped nuts.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. Smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Sprinkle with extra nuts or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- You can drizzle with a simple cream cheese glaze for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This cake freezes beautifully — wrap slices individually for a ready-to-go treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: carrot bundt cake, cinnamon carrot cake, maple carrot cake, fall desserts, holiday bundt cake