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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450
A moist and flavorful carrot cake layered with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration or indulgent treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 –4 powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour pans or line with parchment.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Beat wet ingredients until smooth. Combine and fold in carrots and optional add-ins.
  • Divide batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt to make frosting.
  • Frost cooled cakes, assemble, and decorate as desired. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing for a light, fluffy cake. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, carrot, frosting