Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 

 

Ingredients:

For the cake:

– 2 cups grated carrots

– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

– 1 cup granulated sugar

– 1/2 cup brown sugar

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

– 4 large eggs

– 1/2 cup vegetable oil

– 2 tsp baking powder

– 1 tsp baking soda

– 1 tsp ground cinnamon

– 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

– 1/2 tsp salt

– 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

 

For the cream cheese frosting:

– 8 oz cream cheese, softened

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

– 2 cups powdered sugar

– 1 tsp vanilla extract

 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.

2. Mix flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. Combine grated carrots, butter, eggs, and oil. Mix well.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in chopped nuts if using.

5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. For frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

8. Frost the cooled cake and sprinkle chopped nuts on top.

 

Tips:

– Use finely grated carrots for best texture.

– Adjust frosting consistency with more powdered sugar if needed.

 

Enjoy your carrot cake with cream cheese frosting! 🍰👌