Description
This Delicious Carrot Cake is the ultimate moist, spiced dessert with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Packed with fresh carrots, walnuts, and warm cinnamon, it’s perfect for any occasion. Follow this easy recipe for the best carrot cake you’ll ever make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups vegetable oil
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened, for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, then gradually mix in vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in grated carrots and walnuts until well incorporated.
- Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper. Pour batter evenly into pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, then frost cooled cake layers.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add raisins, pineapple, or coconut flakes to the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Unfrosted cake layers can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Garnish with extra walnuts or cinnamon for presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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