Description
A moist, spiced carrot coffee cake topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel — perfect for breakfast or brunch. Easy to make and full of warm flavor.
Ingredients
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- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 medium orange
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded carrots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and 4 tablespoons melted butter; mix until crumbly and set aside.
- In another bowl whisk together 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 stick melted butter until smooth.
- Add orange zest and juice, vanilla extract, ground ginger, eggs, Greek yogurt, and kosher salt; mix well.
- Stir in shredded carrots until evenly distributed.
- Fold in 1 3/4 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, and the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat slices in the microwave for a warm treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 cake (about 150g)
- Calories: 474 kcal
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: carrot coffee cake,easy recipe,breakfast pastry,American baking