Description
Carrot cake is the perfect dessert that combines moist, spiced layers with creamy frosting for a delightful treat. This easy-to-follow recipe brings together fresh carrots, warm spices, and rich cream cheese frosting to create a cake that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Ideal for birthdays, potlucks, or family gatherings, this carrot cake will evoke nostalgia and joy with every slice.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups grated carrots (freshly grated)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Create a well in the dry mixture and add oil and eggs; mix until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and nuts gently.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost with cream cheese frosting when completely cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg