Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist, dense spiced cake packed with grated carrots and nuts, covered in tangy, sweet cream cheese frosting. It stays moist for days and gets better with time.

1hTime
MediumDifficulty
12 pplServings
AmericanCuisine
Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

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Produce

1
  • 3 cups Carrots

Dairy & Eggs

3
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Frosting

Grains & Starches

1
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour

Sauces & Oils

1
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil

Spices & Seasoning

3
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Pantry

4
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Walnuts Or Pecans
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar

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Tags

BakingSpecial OccasionCakeVegetarianClassicAmericanDessert

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a large bowl, beat granulated_sugar, brown_sugar, vegetable_oil, and eggs until smooth.

Stir in flour, baking_soda, and cinnamon.

grated carrots and chopped walnuts_or_pecans.

Divide batter between pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cool cakes completely on wire racks.

To make frosting, beat cream_cheese, unsalted_butter_frosting, powdered_sugar, and vanilla_extract until smooth and fluffy.

Frost the top of one cooled cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost top and sides.