How to Shred Carrots for a Cake

Adding carrots to cake recipes adds moisture to cakes, as well as infusing them with added nutrients. You can shred the carrots using either a grater or a food processor; the process is no different from shredding them for salads.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Shredding Carrots with a Grater

1
Peel your carrots.
2
Hold a box grater in your non-dominant hand and a peeled carrot in your dominant hand.

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3
Place the carrot against the side of the grater that has the smallest holes. The length of the carrot should be against the side of the grater.
4
Grate the carrot using a downward motion. Make sure to keep your fingers and hands away from the sharp edges of the grater.
5
Discard the carrot piece when it becomes so small that you can no longer grasp it as you shred.
6
Repeat the process with additional carrot pieces until all of your carrots are shredded.
7
Add the carrots to your cake batter according to the recipe instructions.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Shredding Carrots with a Food Processor or Blender

1
Use a food processor or blender to shred up your carrots. It takes less time than grating the carrots by hand.
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Place your peeled carrots on a cutting board. Cut each of them into three or four pieces. Smaller pieces will be easier for your food processor or blender to handle.
3
Place the pieces into the food processor or blender. Attach the cover securely.
4
Turn the machine on and shred the carrots until they reach the desired size and texture. Do not shred them for too long, or they will turn into a puree. You want your carrots to have the look of coarse sawdust or pencil shavings.
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Remove the cover and scoop the carrots into your cake batter using a plastic spatula. Fold the carrots into your cake batter according to the recipe instructions.

Community Q&A

Question

When measuring grated carrots for cake recipe, are they spooned into measuring cup or packed?

Community Answer

You want to lightly, just barely pack them into the cup.
Question

Can I use the same method for zucchini?

Community Answer

Yes.
Question

How many carrots would be in a 1/4 pound?

Community Answer

It depends on the size of the carrots, but 2-3 large carrots should be enough.

Warnings

Do not store your carrots near fruits like apples or pears. Fruits in this category give off ethylene gas as they ripen, which can speed up the decaying process and cause your carrots to spoil.

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