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carrot cake recipe

Carrot Cake Recipe

A moist, spiced carrot cake layered with smooth cream cheese frosting — a timeless dessert that’s both comforting and delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Loaf or round cake pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your chosen cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, beat oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and nuts (if using). Gradually add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Decorate with extra nuts or carrot shavings if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 2400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.4mg

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, add a teaspoon of orange zest or substitute part of the oil with applesauce for a lighter version.
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