Description
This moist spiced carrot cake is topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts (if using).
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter in a bowl until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- This cake can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg