Casserole Carrot Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Casserole Carrot Cake
30 min.
8
528kcal

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Casserole Carrot Cake: A Deliciously Easy Vegetarian Dessert!

Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Casserole Carrot Cake, a scrumptious vegetarian dessert that's not only easy to make but also serves eight people in just 30 minutes! This heavenly treat boasts a moist and tender texture, with the perfect balance of spices, and is topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Each bite offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures, featuring carrots, crushed pineapple, and pecans, all bound together by a fluffy cake base.

With a total calorie count of 528 kcal per serving, our Casserole Carrot Cake is a guilt-free pleasure. The breakdown reveals a well-rounded macronutrient profile: a mere 3.22% of the calories come from protein, 35.29% from fat, and a satisfying 61.49% from carbohydrates. This ensures that our dessert is the perfect ending to any meal, providing the right energy boost without overdoing it.

The best part? You won't need any fancy equipment to whip up this masterpiece. A large bowl, a wire rack, a casserole dish, and a microwave are all you need to become the hero of your next dinner party or family gathering. So, why wait? Dive into the world of effortless, mouth-watering vegetarian desserts with our Casserole Carrot Cake recipe!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • ounces pineapple crushed drained well canned
  • 0.5 cup canola oil 
  • 1.5 cups carrots grated finely chopped ( 4 medium)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese frosting canned
  •  eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 1.3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.8 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • wire rack
  • casserole dish
  • microwave

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Gradually beat in oil.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the carrots, pineapple and pecans.
  3. Transfer to a greased 8-in. round microwave-safe casserole dish.
  4. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 9-11 minutes, or until a moist area about 1-1/2 in. in diameter remains in the center (when touched, cake will cling to your finger while area underneath will be almost dry).
  5. Cool completely on a wire rack. Invert onto a serving plate. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories528kcal
Protein3.22%
Fat35.29%
Carbs61.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.37
Glycemic Load
27.02
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
11.621739226839%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.1mg
Delphinidin
0.74mg
Catechin
0.74mg
Epigallocatechin
0.58mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.23mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:527.79kcal
26.39%
Fat:21.35g
32.84%
Saturated Fat:3.8g
23.74%
Carbohydrates:83.68g
27.89%
Net Carbohydrates:81.04g
29.47%
Sugar:66.66g
74.06%
Cholesterol:40.92mg
13.64%
Sodium:476.68mg
20.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.38g
8.77%
Vitamin A:4089.78IU
81.8%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.28%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.96%
Selenium:9.68µg
13.84%
Fiber:2.64g
10.56%
Folate:42.03µg
10.51%
Copper:0.21mg
10.45%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.95%
Phosphorus:90.37mg
9.04%
Iron:1.53mg
8.52%
Vitamin B3:1.38mg
6.92%
Magnesium:26.01mg
6.5%
Calcium:63.13mg
6.31%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.23%
Potassium:209.03mg
5.97%
Vitamin K:5.99µg
5.7%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.49%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.13%
Vitamin C:4.21mg
5.1%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.94%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.63%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%