Simple Carrot Cake Recipe

This simple carrot cake is moist, perfectly spiced, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. It’s a classic dessert that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

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Cuisine: American

Temps de préparation: 20

Temps de cuisson: 35

Temps total: 55

Servings: Slices

Calories: 420kcal

Author: Souki Syouti

Cost: $6-$10

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Whisk
Box grater
Cake pan or baking dish
Electric mixer
Spatula

Ingrédients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts optional
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup butter softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Cake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
In a separate large bowl, beat together oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
Fold in grated carrots and nuts (if using).
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Make the Frosting:

In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth.
Let cake cool completely before spreading frosting evenly on top.

Nutrition

Apports nutritionnels

Simple Carrot Cake Recipe

Quantité par portion

Calories 420 Calories des lipides 225

% des apports journaliers*

Fat 25g38%

Lipides saturés 9g56%

Choléstérol 60mg20%

Sodium 270mg12%

Potassium 200mg6%

Carbohydrates 46g15%

Fibre 2g8%

Sucre 32g36%

Protéines 5g10%

Vitamine A 60IU1%

Vitamine C 2mg2%

Calcium 60mg6%

Fer 1.5mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.