Description
Indulge in this moist, flavorful carrot cake topped with velvety cream cheese frosting—perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Create a well in the dry mixture and add the vegetable oil and eggs. Beat until smooth.
- Gently fold in the grated carrots and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added moisture and sweetness, consider incorporating crushed pineapple. Substitute half of the granulated sugar with brown sugar for a richer flavor.