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Really Really GREAT Carrot Raisin Cake

A perfectly moist and tender carrot raisin cake made in a pressure cooker with cozy spices and plumped raisins, topped with creamy frosting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour for that soft cake base
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda to help it rise just right
  • A pinch Salt to balance all the sweetness
  • ¼ cup Yogurt brings a nice tang and keeps the cake moist
  • 2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon for that warm spicy feel you love
  • 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg subtle but a must-have buddy for cinnamon
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil makes the crumb melt in your mouth
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar adds sweet punch
  • ¼ cup Lightly packed brown sugar for a deeper chew and caramel vibe
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract to round out all those flavors
  • 2 Large eggs to hold everything together
  • 1 ½ cups Grated peeled carrots don't skip on these!
  • ¼ cup Raisins that plump up during baking

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven if you’re doubling the method or to warm up your kitchen while prepping the rest. Usually at 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix your dry ingredients first—flour, baking soda, and salt. This way you get that even rise and no clumps messing up your batter.
  • In a separate bowl, blend your wet ingredients: yogurt, cinnamon, nutmeg, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. You wanna get it nice and smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry stuff into the wet mix. Mix it just enough to combine, don’t overbeat or your cake gets tough.
  • Fold in those grated carrots and raisins gently but evenly. You want every bite to have that sweet and spiced goodness.
  • Pour the batter into a greased cake pan sized to fit your pressure cooker. Make sure the broth depth under the rack is just right so your cake doesn’t get soggy.
  • Cook in the pressure cooker using slow release for about 30 minutes. Then you can go to natural release before you lift that lid. The tender pull of the cake will tell you the wait was worth it.

Notes

Serve warm with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with walnuts and dates for added crunch.