Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting! This moist and spiced cake is a perfect blend of grated carrots and warm spices, topped with a rich, creamy frosting that enhances its sweetness. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a special treat, this versatile dessert will surely impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in vegetable oil followed by grated carrots.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; add vanilla extract.
- Frost cooled cakes as desired; decorate with nuts or fruit if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg