Description
A Delicious Carrot Cake by Gordon Ramsay that’s moist, warmly spiced, and topped with smooth cream cheese frosting — comfort and sophistication in every slice.
Ingredients
2½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1½ tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs
1½ cups vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups finely grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
16 oz cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round pans.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
3. Beat eggs and sugars until creamy. Slowly add oil and vanilla.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
5. Add grated carrots and nuts. Divide batter evenly between pans.
6. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool completely before frosting.
8. Beat butter and cream cheese; add powdered sugar and vanilla to make frosting.
9. Layer and frost the cake. Garnish with nuts or carrot curls.
Notes
Toast nuts before adding for richer flavor. Substitute part of the oil with applesauce for lighter texture. Store covered in fridge up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg