Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion. This cake combines the natural sweetness of carrots with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, resulting in a deliciously fluffy dessert. Topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, this recipe is easy to make and sure to become a family favorite. Whether for holidays, birthdays, or casual gatherings, this carrot cake promises to impress and satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine. Fold in grated carrots and any optional add-ins.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Once cakes are cool, frost between layers and on top/sides of the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg