Description
This Gourmet Carrot Cake Perfection recipe combines moist spiced layers with tangy cream cheese frosting for a refined, bakery-quality dessert made easily at home.
Ingredients
2½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1½ tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
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 pans.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Beat eggs and sugars until creamy; add oil and vanilla.
4. Fold in dry ingredients, then grated carrots and nuts.
5. Divide into pans and bake 25–30 minutes.
6. Cool completely before frosting.
7. Beat butter and cream cheese; add powdered sugar and vanilla.
8. Frost and assemble cake. Garnish with nuts or cinnamon.
Notes
Use freshly grated carrots for the best moisture. Chill frosting briefly before layering for smoother results. Store refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg