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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 50min
  • Yield: 10-12servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing is incredibly moist, perfectly spiced, and topped with a rich, tangy frosting. Made with shredded carrots, warm spices, and optional nuts or raisins, this classic dessert is perfect for Easter, birthdays, or any celebration.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups shredded carrots
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup raisins (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for extra tang)

Instructions

Make the Cake:

  1. Preheat & Prepare Pans – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or a 9×13-inch pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add Carrots & Nuts – Fold in shredded carrots, walnuts, and raisins if using.
  5. Combine & Bake – Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  6. Bake – Bake for 30-35 minutes (round pans) or 40-45 minutes (9×13-inch pan), until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool the Cake – Let it cool completely before frosting.

Make the Cream Cheese Icing:

  1. Beat Cream Cheese & Butter – In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  2. Add Sugar & Vanilla – Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Add lemon juice if using.
  3. Frost the Cake – Spread icing over the cake. If making a layer cake, frost between layers and on top.

Notes

  • Use freshly shredded carrots for the best texture and moisture.
  • For extra moisture, add ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained) to the batter.
  • To prevent nuts and raisins from sinking, toss them in a little flour before adding to the batter
  • Prep Time: 15min
  • Cook Time: 35min
  • Category: Dessert, Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/carrot-cake-with-cream-cheese-icing/