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The Irresistible World of Carrot Cakes

Classic Carrot Cake

A moist and slightly spicy classic carrot cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups fresh carrots, grated
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

For the Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In another bowl, mix the oil and eggs until well combined.
  • Add the grated carrots to the egg and oil mixture, then combine with the dry ingredients until just mixed.

Baking

  • Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Frosting and Serving

  • While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  • Once the cakes are cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake, place the second cake on top, and frost the top and sides.

Notes

For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or crushed pineapple into the batter.
Keyword Carrot Cake, Classic Dessert, Cream Cheese Frosting, Moist Cake, Spices