🍰 Dessert
Air Fryer Carrot Cake – Soft and Spiced Dessert
A moist and aromatic carrot cake cooked quickly in the air fryer. Perfect for a healthy and sweet snack.
🥘 Ingredients
all-purpose flour — 30 g (1/4 cup)
brown sugar — 20 g (1.5 tbsp)
baking powder — 1/2 tsp
ground cinnamon — 1/2 tsp
ground nutmeg — 1/4 tsp
salt — a pinch
medium egg — 1
vegetable oil — 2 tbsp
medium carrot, finely grated — 1 (about 50 g / 1.8 oz)
raisins or chopped nuts (optional) — 1 tbsp
👨🍳 Steps
1In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2In another bowl, beat the egg with oil until frothy and well combined.
3Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
4Fold in grated carrot and, if desired, raisins or nuts.
5Pour batter into a small greased ramekin or heatproof dish suitable for air fryer.
6Preheat air fryer to 160°C (320°F) for 3 minutes.
7Place dish in air fryer basket and bake at 160°C (320°F) for 15 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife into center – it should come out clean.
8Let cake cool for a few minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm.
🛒 Shopping List
flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, egg, vegetable oil, carrot, raisins or walnuts