Description
A moist and flavorful Carrot Cake Recipe with warm spices, shredded carrots, and creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for dessert, brunch, or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts
- Optional: ½ cup raisins
- Optional: ½ cup crushed pineapple
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, whisk wet ingredients separately, then fold together. Add shredded carrots and optional mix-ins.
- Pour batter into pans and bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting, frost cake layers, and top with optional walnuts or carrot curls. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or 5 days refrigerated.
- Cake can be frozen up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
- Optional add-ins like pineapple, raisins, or nuts add texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30–35 mins