Description
Carrot Cake is a delightful blend of spices and the natural sweetness of freshly grated carrots, topped with rich cream cheese frosting. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations. Whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe invites you to create cherished memories in the kitchen while leaving your family and friends craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in grated carrots.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with whipped cream cheese mixed with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg