Deliciously Moist Carrot Cake
Indulge in the warmth of homemade carrot cake with this delightful recipe. Each slice boasts a perfect balance of sweet, spiced flavor and a creamy cream cheese frosting that makes it truly irresistible. Ideal for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy brunches, this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth. Stir in grated carrots.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting made by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg