Moist and Easy Carrot Cake
Indulge in this ultimate, moist and easy-to-make carrot cake recipe. Loaded with carrots and cream cheese, this delicious, and flavorful carrot cake is perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed by everyone.
Ingredients
For Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp salt
For Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 5 medium eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil or coconut oil melted
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 medium apple shredded
For Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese (1 cup) softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans toasted roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and then line a cake pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients i.e. flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, all-spice and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the oil and mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and apples.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the cake is cooling, make the cream cheese frosting.In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese with a handheld mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, slice the cake midway and frost with a generous amount of the frosting. Place the second cake on top and frost. Use a spatula or butter knife to swirl the frosting.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Decorate the cake with toasted chopped pecans or grated carrots, if desired.
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 6gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 2gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 4255IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg
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