Description
This moist, spiced carrot cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting is a timeless favorite that brings joy to every celebration.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Soda
- Cinnamon Powder
- Fresh Carrots
- Large Eggs
- Vegetable Oil
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients and add grated carrots, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and smooth tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until creamy. Stir in vanilla.
- Frost the cooled cake layers generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use fresh carrots for optimal moisture and sweetness. Swap walnuts for pecans or add raisins for extra flavor. Sift flour for a lighter cake texture.