Delicious Carrot Cake Recipe for a Moist, Flavorful Dessert

Carrot cake is a classic dessert that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spiced. With its moist texture, warm flavors, and rich cream cheese frosting, it’s an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or just craving something homemade, this carrot cake is sure to please everyone.

Why Carrot Cake?

• Moist and Flavorful: The combination of grated carrots and warming spices makes this cake incredibly moist and full of flavor.
• Rich Cream Cheese Frosting: Topped with smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting, this carrot cake is truly decadent.
• Packed with Goodness: Carrots provide a natural sweetness and a dose of vitamins, while the nuts add a delightful crunch.

Carrot Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups grated carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1 cup raisins (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Make the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins (if using).
6. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Make the Frosting:

1. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
   
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
   
3. Stir in vanilla extract.
   
4. Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes have cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with the cream cheese frosting.
   
5. Garnish with additional chopped walnuts or raisins, if desired.
   
   

Why You Should Try This Recipe

This carrot cake combines the sweetness of carrots with the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a dessert that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Topped with velvety cream cheese frosting, this cake is a showstopper for any gathering or as a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

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