Description
Carrot cake emerges as a heavenly dessert blending sweet, spiced flavors with wholesome ingredients. Rich cream cheese frosting crowns this classic treat, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of pure comfort and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare two circular baking vessels with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute spices and leavening agents evenly.
- Create a smooth wet mixture by blending oil and eggs until they form a uniform consistency.
- Gradually incorporate the liquid components into the dry mixture, stirring carefully to create a cohesive batter without overmixing.
- Gently integrate freshly grated carrots throughout the batter, ensuring even distribution of the vegetable shreds.
- Carefully transfer the batter, dividing it equally between the prepared baking pans to ensure balanced layers.
- Position the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without any raw batter clinging to it.
- Remove cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely at room temperature before applying the cream cheese frosting.
- Once fully cooled, frost the cake layers, creating a smooth and even coating between and around the entire dessert.
Notes
- Use freshly grated carrots for the best texture and natural sweetness, avoiding pre-shredded carrots which can dry out the cake.
- Enhance moisture by adding a splash of pineapple juice or applesauce to the batter for extra tenderness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend, ensuring equal measurement ratios.
- Toast chopped walnuts or pecans before adding to the batter to intensify their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 378
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 162 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg