Treat yourself to this moist and flavorful carrot cake topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, it combines a soft texture with crunchy nuts, making every bite irresistible. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients
For the cake:
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
1/2 cup (120g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
2 cups (240g) grated carrots
For the cream cheese frosting:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
2 cups (250g) powdered sugar
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chopped nuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a square baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, mix the sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, followed by the grated carrots and nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely.
- To prepare the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Garnish with chopped nuts, if desired.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Enjoy!!
this delightful carrot cake with your loved ones and let us know how it turned out!