What matters
Coarse shreds take longer and release moisture unevenly.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer carrot cake
Air fryer carrot cake with finely grated carrot and cinnamon. A small loaf-style cake without nuts or frosting, baked in a shallow suitable tin.
Total time
1 hr 3 min
Calories
249 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Finely grated carrot, not chunky pieces
Four small cake servings from a tin about 18 × 10 cm. Raw batter should sit no deeper than 3 cm. Ten minutes cooling are included in preparation time.
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Recipe
Air fryer carrot cake
Air fryer carrot cake with finely grated carrot and cinnamon. A small loaf-style cake without nuts or frosting, baked in a shallow suitable tin.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Finely grate carrot rather than dicing. Grease a small suitable tin with 5 g oil. Mix flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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2
Mix and season
Mix egg and sugar, stir in milk and remaining 30 g oil. Add carrot and briefly fold in flour mixture. Fill evenly and smooth the top.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 160 °C. Bake about 30 minutes at 160 °C. Test the centre with a skewer: no raw batter should cling. Extend if needed; do not cover with loose foil.
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4
Check and serve
Cool about 10 minutes in the tin and release carefully. Crumb may be moist but not raw and sticky. Divide into four without extra frosting.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer carrot cake
Serving guidance
Nutrition excludes cream cheese frosting and nuts.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Add finely chopped walnuts; batter volume, allergens and nutrition change.
Flavour with a little orange zest instead of cinnamon.
Nutrition per serving
249kcal
32.7 gCarbohydrates
4.8 gProtein
10.5 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer carrot cake
No, finely grated carrot cooks in the batter. Large raw cubes are not equivalent.
A deep tin, overmixing after flour or underbaking are common causes.
No, serve the base recipe plain. Extra frosting changes sugar, fat and storage needs.
Not in the same tin: a deeper layer needs new timing and doneness checks.
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