moist and delicious carrot cake recipe

 

Here’s a moist and delicious carrot cake recipe with a rich cream cheese frosting!

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Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup (200g) brown sugar (or white sugar)
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• ½ cup (120ml) plain yogurt (or buttermilk)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups (200g) grated carrots
• ½ cup (50g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• ½ cup (50g) raisins (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 200g cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup (115g) butter (softened)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups (250g) powdered sugar

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Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) cake pan or two smaller pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir until combined.
5. Fold in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins.

Step 2: Bake the Cake

6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).
7. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

Step 3: Prepare the Frosting

9. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
10. Add vanilla extract and gradually mix in powdered sugar until creamy.

Step 4: Assemble and Serve

11. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
12. Optionally, garnish with chopped nuts, shredded carrots, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
13. Slice and enjoy!

Would you like a nut-free or a Moroccan-style twist on this cake?