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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This delicious carrot cake is perfectly moist and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. The combination of carrots, nuts, and warm spices make for a satisfying dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 piece
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 9-inch round cake pan
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 cooling rack
  • 1 offset spatula (optional)

Ingredients
  

For the cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans - optional

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese - softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter - softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Fold in the grated carrots and nuts, if using.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

To make the cream cheese frosting:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add in the powdered sugar and beat until well combined.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake using an offset spatula or a knife.

Notes

You can add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves to the cake batter for additional warm flavors.
For a healthier option, you can replace the vegetable oil with applesauce and reduce the amount of sugar used.
You can also add raisins or shredded coconut to the cake batter for more texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal
Keyword Cakes, Carrots, Dessert
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