The best Carrot Cake
This carrot cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Combine sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the grated carrots and nuts (if using).
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cake.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try using brown butter in the frosting!
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 250mg