Description
Indulge in the warm, nostalgic flavors of this Classic Carrot Cake. Perfectly moist and dense, this cake features a delightful blend of sweet carrots, aromatic spices, and crunchy pecans, all topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a creamy finish to every slice. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or just a sweet treat for yourself, this timeless dessert is sure to impress your guests. With its simple preparation steps, even beginner bakers can create this delightful masterpiece in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 8 oz pkgs cream cheese softened
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in shredded carrots and pecans.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg