Description
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is a comforting dessert that perfectly blends moist, spiced cake with sweet, creamy frosting. With freshly grated carrots and aromatic spices, this delightful treat is ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or just a cozy night at home. Simple to prepare with readily available ingredients, you’ll be indulging in this delicious classic in no time!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups finely shredded carrots (about 6 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- For the Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and eggs until blended. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in shredded carrots and nuts if using.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Once cooled, frost the cake layers generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg