Print

The BEST Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

The BEST Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

The BEST Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful celebration of flavors that brings warmth and nostalgia to any gathering. This moist and spiced cake is punctuated by the sweetness of freshly grated carrots, complemented by aromatic cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting, this dessert is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply when you need a little pick-me-up. Each bite promises an uplifting experience that’s both comforting and indulgent. Let’s get baking!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup canola oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two greased and parchment-lined round cake pans.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  3. 3. In another bowl, mix oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in grated carrots.
  4. 4. Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients using gentle folding motions until just mixed.
  5. 5. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. 6. Cool cakes in pans for about 20 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. 7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; then add softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
  8. 8. Once cakes are cooled, layer with frosting between the two layers and cover the top and sides with remaining frosting.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://isabellacooks.com/the-best-carrot-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/