Description
Indulge in this irresistibly moist Carrot Cake Layer Cake, a perfect blend of warm spices, tender crumb, and rich cream cheese frosting. This easy recipe works for dessert ideas, dinner ideas, and special occasions. A classic homemade cake packed with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups finely grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup raisins
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare pans
2. Mix dry ingredients together
3. Combine sugars and oil
4. Add eggs and vanilla
5. Mix dry into wet gently
6. Fold in carrots and add-ins
7. Divide and bake 25-30 minutes
8. Cool completely
9. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter
10. Add sugar gradually then vanilla and salt
11. Level cake layers
12. Assemble with frosting between layers
13. Apply crumb coat and chill
14. Frost fully and decorate
Notes
Use freshly grated carrots for best results
Avoid overmixing to keep texture soft
Cool cake fully before frosting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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