HOMEMADE CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Homemade Carrot Cake is moist, flavorful, and loaded with warm spices. Topped with smooth cream cheese frosting, it’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration.
Ingredients
For Cake and Frosting:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, for frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened, for frosting
- 3 cups powdered sugar for frosting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
Prepare Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, beat together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.
Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Fold in grated carrots and walnuts.
Bake Cake:
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Prepare Frosting:
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Assemble and Serve:
- Spread frosting over cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Cake can be made a day in advance and frosted later.
- Variations: Add crushed pineapple or raisins for extra flavor and moisture.
- Serving Suggestions: Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or afternoon tea.
- Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.