Carrot cake
A delicious and nutritious dessert, made with finely grated carrots. Perfect for entertaining guests or celebrating special occasions.
Carrot cake is a popular dessert, rich in nutrients. It is typically made with fresh carrots, which can be red or orange, and are available during the winter months. This cake is particularly popular in Bangladesh during various celebrations and when hosting guests.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time30 min
- Total45 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodfour
- Estimated cost$2.66 $0.33 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.51
- $0.48
- $0.55
- $1.04
- $0.08
Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- First, thoroughly wash the carrots, peel them thinly, and finely chop the rap. ≈ 8 min
- In a bowl, combine the milk and grated carrots. ≈ 4 min
- Cook over medium heat, covered, until the milk is completely reduced and the carrots are tender.
- Stir occasionally. ≈ 4 min
- Once the carrot milk is dry, add sugar and ground cinnamon. ≈ 3 min
- The sugar will melt and release water. ≈ 3 min
- Continue to stir constantly until all the liquid has completely evaporated. ≈ 4 min
- Once the carrot water has evaporated, return the carrots to medium heat with ghee, stirring constantly, until they release a pleasant aroma and their color becomes glossy. ≈ 3 min
- Now, mix the powdered milk and cream together and stir for another 4 to 5 minutes.
- Once the mixture begins to separate from the sides of the pot and forms a smooth paste or dough, remove it from the heat. ≈ 3 min
- Spread a thin layer of butter on a plate or dish. ≈ 4 min
- Next, pour evenly and consistently distribute the cooked carrot mixture, use a spoon or spatula, pressing gently. ≈ 3 min
- Next, distribute the walnuts and grapes evenly over the top. ≈ 3 min
- Once completely frozen, cut the ice into square or diamond shapes (squares/triangles) using a knife.
- Category: Dessert Cuisine ≈ 3 min
The bill
Carrot cake
- carrots (finely grated): 4 cups$0.51
- 480 ml of liquid milk$0.48
- 4 tablespoons of butter$0.55
- Half a glass of powdered milk$1.04
- Half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon$0.08
Total$2.66
that's $0.33 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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