Description
Carrot Cake is a beloved classic that unites the sweetness of freshly grated carrots with warm spices, resulting in a moist and flavorful dessert. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for celebrations or as a comforting treat at home. With simple steps, you can create this delightful dessert that will impress your friends and family, leaving them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in shredded carrots.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Frost between layers and on top of the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg