Air Fryer Carrot Cake

How to Air Fry Carrot Cake – Step-by-Step Guidelines

Comprehensive, easy-to-follow guidelines and measurements are provided in the recipe card at the end of this article.

Step One

In a large mixing bowl, beat the oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla at medium speed for 3 minutes until the hue has brightened and the blend has thickened. If whisking manually, this process will take longer.

Step Two

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and spices.

Step Three

Pour them into the oil mixture.

Step Four

Whisk together until uniform.

Step Five

Incorporate the grated carrots.

Step Six

Gently mix in the raisins and nuts.

Step Seven

Preheat the air fryer to 170 degrees C and set the timer for 40 minutes.

Step Eight

Distribute the mixture evenly into two 6-inch pans that fit your air fryer. Grease them beforehand if necessary.

Step Nine

Carefully place the first cake into the preheated air fryer basket atop the tray and air fry for 20 minutes.

Step Ten

After 20 minutes, cover with a heat-resistant pan lid or tightly with foil, ensuring it can’t blow off in the air fryer. If it becomes loose, it may catch the heating element and burn.

I utilize a metal saucepan lid that fits snugly on top.

Step Eleven

Air fry for an additional 20 minutes.

Step Twelve

Test in several spots with a skewer to ensure it is thoroughly cooked. Allow it to sit in the basket for a few minutes before removing and letting it cool completely in the tin.

If it’s not done, return it to the air fryer uncovered, checking every 5 minutes.

Step Thirteen

Repeat the process with the second cake.

Step Fourteen

Once cooled, carefully take it out of the tin.

Step Fifteen

Use a cake leveler or sharp knife to even the tops before frosting if desired. I simply remove the very top if there’s a prominent dome.

Step Sixteen

For the cream cheese frosting, beat the butter until soft.

Step Seventeen

Add the powdered sugar and whisk until creamy. Incorporate a teaspoon of milk if it’s too thick to blend smoothly.

Step Eighteen

Gently fold in the cream cheese, being careful not to overmix. It’s preferable to have a few lumps than to overmix and create a runny consistency.

Step Nineteen

Spread on one cake layer before placing the other on top, resembling a sandwich.

Add more frosting on the top if preferred.