Description
A moist, tender, warmly spiced carrot cake topped with creamy smooth cream cheese frosting. This BEST Easy Carrot Cake brings together comforting flavors and a soft crumb that feels homemade and nostalgic.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 cups finely grated carrots
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 by 13 inch pan or two 8 inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold gently until combined.
- Stir in the finely grated carrots.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar gradually along with vanilla and beat until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake and slice to serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated carrots for the best moisture and texture.
- Let the cake cool fully before frosting to prevent melting.
- Sift powdered sugar for extra smooth frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg