Description
Indulge in a moist carrot cake crowned with luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Ground Cinnamon
- Salt
- Vegetable Oil
- Eggs
- Grated Carrots
- Chopped Walnuts or Pecans (optional)
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Unsalted Butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs and vegetable oil until smooth. Stir in grated carrots and nuts if using.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
- For the cream cheese frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Frost the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added moisture, consider mixing in crushed pineapple or adding a hint of orange zest. - Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; reheat slices in the microwave for a quick treat.