Description
This delightful carrot cake is a perfect blend of moist textures and warm spices, crowned with velvety cream cheese frosting. Ideal for any occasion, this recipe is sure to bring family and friends together as they savor each bite. Whether it’s a festive gathering or a simple afternoon treat, this cake will create sweet memories that linger long after the last slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups grated carrots (freshly grated)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with vegetable oil until smooth. Stir in grated carrots and nuts if using.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Divide batter between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cakes are cool, layer with frosting in between and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg