Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this moist and spiced carrot cake, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or a simple treat, this recipe combines warm spices and sweet carrots for a delectable dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, this easy-to-follow recipe will make your kitchen smell divine!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine vegetable oil and eggs. Stir in grated carrots and optional nuts.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg