Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Gordon Ramsay’s Carrot Cake, a moist and spiced treat that combines fresh grated carrots with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to afternoon tea. Easy to make and customizable with nuts or raisins, this dessert promises to impress your guests and leave them asking for more. Get ready to create a masterpiece that embodies comfort and celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 4 medium)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, and vanilla until blended. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots until evenly mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled completely, frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg