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Easy Carrot Cake Recipe With Cream Cheese Frosting

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Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting My Recipe Treasures
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Carrot cakes have been a popular dessert for years and it’s no surprise why. This delicious cake has a unique flavor that combines the sweetness of carrots with the rich flavors of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. With a creamy cream cheese frosting, this easy carrot cake recipe is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the sugars, oil, and vanilla, and beat until combined. Add the dry ingredients and beat until just combined. Fold in the carrots, walnuts, and raisins (if using).

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire cooling rack.

To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a medium bowl until combined. Slowly add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread the frosting between the layers and on top. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Each serving of this easy carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting contains roughly 519 calories, 28 grams of fat, 63 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein.

This recipe is also a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron. It also contains a good amount of sugar, so be sure to eat in moderation.

This recipe can easily be customized to meet dietary restrictions. For a vegan version, simply substitute the eggs for a flax egg and use vegan butter and cream cheese. For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend.

This easy carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting is sure to be a hit at any occasion. From birthdays to potlucks, it’s a crowd-pleasing dessert that everyone can enjoy!


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