Description
A moist and flavorful carrot cake made with fresh carrots, walnuts, and cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two round cake pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt together.
- Mix oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, then fold in carrots and walnuts.
- Divide batter and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until set, then cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth, then frost cake layers evenly.
Notes
- This carrot cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For added flavor, consider adding raisins or pineapple to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg