Honey-Sweetened Carrot Cake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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Moist carrot cake with a delicate honey glaze, featuring warm spices and toasted walnuts for texture. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 9, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 9 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 cups, grated carrots
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup, toasted walnuts
1/4 cup honey glaze

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg in a large bowl.
Step 2: Stir 2 cups grated carrots, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil into dry ingredients until combined. Fold in 1/2 cup toasted walnuts.
Step 3: Pour batter into a greased 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Drizzle with 1/4 cup honey glaze while warm.