Description
Indulge in the warmth of a freshly baked carrot cake that’s perfectly moist and packed with flavor. This delightful treat, topped with rich cream cheese frosting, is sure to brighten any occasion, from birthday parties to cozy family gatherings. With its blend of spices and sweet carrots, every slice feels like a hug for your taste buds. Let’s create sweet memories together with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups shredded carrots (fresh)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese (softened), ½ cup unsalted 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, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add vegetable oil, eggs, shredded carrots, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture and fold until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cakes are cooled, spread frosting between layers and on top and sides as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a lighter cake, swap half of the vegetable oil with applesauce. Enhance flavor by adding raisins or adjusting spices to suit your taste.