Description
Indulgent Carrot Cake brings classic comfort with a perfect blend of spices and sweet carrots. Moist layers topped with creamy cream cheese frosting promise a delightful dessert you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs at room temperature
- 4 cups shredded carrots (approximately 4 large carrots)
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil (180 ml)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (300 g)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (5 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (5 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (3 g)
Frosting Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (225 g)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (60 g)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 g)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (5 ml)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 365°F (185°C) and prepare a 9″x13″ glass baking pan with grease or parchment paper for easy cake removal.
- In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Using an electric mixer, beat eggs on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and frothy. Gradually incorporate brown sugar, mixing until the mixture becomes smooth and sugar dissolves completely.
- Slowly stream vegetable oil into the egg mixture while mixing on low speed, creating a creamy, uniform batter that blends all ingredients seamlessly.
- Carefully fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense cake texture.
- Gently incorporate shredded carrots into the batter using a wooden spoon. Optional: Add raisins or chopped walnuts for extra texture and flavor. Stir minimally to maintain the cake’s light consistency.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly to ensure uniform baking. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Swap white flour with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives for healthier or dietary-specific versions without compromising cake’s delightful texture.
- Reduce sugar by using natural sweeteners like applesauce or honey, cutting down calories while maintaining moisture and rich flavor profile.
- Toast nuts before adding to enhance their nutty depth and create a more complex, roasted undertone in the cake’s overall taste experience.
- Pat shredded carrots dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture, ensuring a perfectly tender cake with optimal crumb consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg