Description
Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful dessert that combines a moist, spiced cake with a rich, creamy frosting. Infused with warm flavors and topped with luscious cream cheese, this cake is perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, holidays, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to bake and even more enjoyable to share, this classic treat will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups grated fresh carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat vegetable oil and eggs until frothy. Stir in grated carrots and nuts if using.
- Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients while stirring until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cakes cool completely, whip together cream cheese and softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost between layers and on top of the cooled cakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg