Description
Irresistible Carrot Cake is a moist, spiced dessert that combines the sweetness of carrots with warm cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for celebrations or cozy family gatherings. Its vibrant color and delightful aroma make it an instant favorite, creating sweet memories around the table. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium carrots)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with oil and vanilla until frothy.
- Fold in the shredded carrots to the wet mixture.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour equal amounts of batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost with cream cheese frosting once completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg