✨ Introduction of Carrot cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This carrot cake with cream cheese frosting icing is a classic done right; it’s soft, supple, warmly spiced, and has rich, tangy icing on top. Whether you’re baking for a birthday, a holiday, or simply to enjoy with a cup of coffee, this carrot cake is always a crowd-pleaser.
Loaded with grated carrots, warm cinnamon, and optional add-ins like nuts or pineapple, this cake gets better with time.
✅ Quick Recipe Overview
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time | Servings | Skill Level | Taste |
| 20 mins | 35 mins | 1 hr | 10–12 | Intermediate | Sweet, Moist |
🧾 Carrot cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients Details
For the Carrot Cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated carrots
• ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained) *(optional)*
• Need Half a cup of chopped pecans or walnuts *(optional)*
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 225g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• One stick (½ cup) of softened unsalted butter
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Detailed Instructions of Carrot cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
1. Preheat and Prepare Pans
• Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
• Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans or one 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
• Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, & salt in a large basket.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
• In another bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, oil, and vanilla until combined and smooth.
4. Blend Wet and Dry
• Stir just until mixed after adding the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
• Add the grated carrots, nuts, and pineapple, if using.
5. Bake the Cake • Evenly fill the pans with the batter.
• A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean after baking for 30 to 35 minutes.
• After 10 minutes of cooling in the pans, move them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
6. Get the cream cheese frosting ready.
• Until creamy, beat butter and cream cheese together.
• Add vanilla, a bit of salt, and powdered sugar gradually.
• Three to five minutes, until beaten light and fluffy.
7. Put the Cake Together
• Level the cakes if necessary if you’re using round layers.
• Cover the top, sides, and in between the layers with icing.
• If desired, sprinkle some cinnamon or chopped nuts on top.
Serving Recommendations of Carrot cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
• It is best served room temperature or slightly chilled.
• Serve with a glass of cold milk, coffee, or chai.
• Cover leftovers and store them in the fridge for up to five days.
🧪 Nutritional Data (about per slice)
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 45g |
| Protein | 5g |
| Fats | 24g |
| Sugar | 32g |
| Fiber | 2g |
Final Thoughts on Cream Cheese Frosted Carrot Cake
This carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is the perfect mix of comfort and celebration. Moist from fresh carrots, rich from oil, and flavorful from spices, it holds up beautifully under a blanket of tangy-sweet frosting. Whether for a special occasion or just because, this cake will keep people coming back for seconds and asking for the recipe.
