Delicious Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist and flavorful carrot cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations or a special treat.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups fresh grated carrots
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup raisins or crushed pineapple
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup butter (softened)
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch pans.
- Mix dry ingredients; beat eggs, oil, and fold in grated carrots.
- Combine wet and dry; fold in nuts and fruit. Divide batter and bake 25-30 mins.
- Cool cakes; prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla.
- Assemble cake; spread frosting between layers and over top and sides.
Notes
For a richer flavor, toast the nuts before adding.