Description
Carrot Cake is a delightful dessert that brings warmth and nostalgia to any gathering. Bursting with flavors of tender carrots and warm spices, this cake is layered with creamy cream cheese frosting that elevates each slice to pure bliss. Easy to make, it’s perfect for novice bakers looking to impress family and friends. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy Sunday dinner, this Carrot Cake will surely become the star of the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 3 cups finely grated fresh carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
- Fold the grated carrots into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg