Description
Savor the moist and flavorful layers of this classic carrot cake, perfectly complemented by rich cream cheese frosting. Each slice is a delightful blend of spices and sweetness.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Ground Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Vegetable Oil
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Grated Carrots
- Cream Cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with non-stick spray and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil with eggs and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in grated carrots.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Spread frosting between layers and on top of the cooled cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg