Description
Indulge in a moist and spiced carrot cake, lavishly topped with rich cream cheese frosting. This delightful recipe is perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
- Salt
- Vegetable Oil
- Eggs
- Shredded Carrots
- Chopped Walnuts or Pecans (optional)
- Cream Cheese
- Unsalted Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat vegetable oil and eggs until smooth; stir in shredded carrots.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cakes are cool, frost between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg