Description
A classic carrot cake with rich cream cheese frosting. Moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Fold in carrots and walnuts.
- Pour batter into pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cake completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread over cooled cake.
Notes
- Store cake in the refrigerator.
- For extra texture, add raisins or pineapple.
- Frosting can be adjusted for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, dessert, baking