Description
This Delicious Carrot Cake recipe will guide you through creating a moist and spiced dessert that’s sure to impress. Perfect for any occasion, this easy carrot cake is straightforward and rewarding, combining simple ingredients into a satisfying flavor profile with a classic cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- Fresh carrots (about 2 cups grated)
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan or two round cake pans.
- Grate the carrots. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, frost it. If using two round cake pans, place one layer on a serving plate and spread frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake.
- Decorate with chopped nuts or carrot shavings, if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated carrots for the best flavor and moisture.
- Don’t overmix the batter; mix until just combined to avoid a tough cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Store any leftover cake in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
- Consider adding raisins, pineapple, or coconut for added texture and flavor.
- For a healthier twist, substitute some of the vegetable oil with applesauce.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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