Air Fryer Carrot Cake Recipe
A quick and easy homemade carrot cake made right in the air fryer! This cake is moist, fluffy, and topped with a creamy frosting—perfect for a simple dessert or sweet treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional
- 1/4 cup raisins optional
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer – Set your air fryer to 320°F and grease a 6-inch cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
- Combine – Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then stir in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins if using.
- Bake – Pour batter into the greased pan and place in the air fryer. Bake at 320°F for 30-35 minutes, checking with a toothpick at the 30-minute mark.
- Cool the Cake – Let it cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Frosting – Beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost & Serve – Spread frosting over the cooled cake, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Storage Tips
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze (without frosting) for up to 3 months, then thaw before serving.
Notes & Variations
- Add crushed pineapple for extra moisture.
- Swap out nuts or raisins based on preference.
- Skip the frosting and dust with powdered sugar for a lighter treat.