Description
The Best Carrot Cake is a moist, spiced dessert that features layers of rich cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to festive celebrations. Bursting with flavor and vibrant orange color, it’s guaranteed to be the star of your dessert table, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy. Add vegetable oil and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until fluffy. Frost the cooled cakes generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Consider adding nuts or raisins to the batter for added texture and flavor. You can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives for a healthier option.