Description
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and flavorful dessert that beautifully combines freshly grated carrots and warm spices, all topped with a rich, creamy frosting. This cake is perfect for any celebration or as an indulgent treat, guaranteed to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups freshly grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat together oil and eggs until smooth. Gradually add to dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots and nuts if using.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Frost cooled cakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - Use fresh carrots for better moisture retention and flavor. - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. - Chill the frosting for easier spreading.