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Deliciously Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 350
A rich and moist carrot cake topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration or dessert craving.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Consider whole wheat flour for a healthier option.)
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder (Ensure it’s fresh for best results.)
  • 1 ts Baking Soda (Check the expiration date for effectiveness.)
  • 0.5 ts Salt (Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.)
  • 2 ts Ground Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. Feel free to adjust to your personal taste.)

Sweeteners

  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Brown sugar can enhance flavor.)
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar (Can be substituted with coconut sugar.)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil (Applesauce makes a healthier alternative.)
  • 4 large Eggs (For egg-free options, use flax eggs.)
  • 2 ts Vanilla Extract (Using pure vanilla is recommended.)

Vegetables

  • 2 cups Grated Carrots (Always opt for freshly grated carrots.)

Frosting & Toppings

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Full-fat cream cheese is best for texture.)
  • 0.5 cup Butter (Unsalted butter for better control over salt levels.)
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar (Cornstarch can be used for a gluten-free version.)
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans (Fold into batter for added texture.)
  • 1 cup Raisins (Can be added for extra flavor.)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In another, combine wet ingredients.
  • Gradually add dry to wet, then fold in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Let cake cool, then spread cream cheese frosting on top.

Notes

For a healthier twist, substitute some flour with whole wheat and reduce sugar slightly.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, carrot, frosting