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Easter carrot cake with fondant carrots
Rich Carrot Cake

Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Carrot cake dates back to the Middle Ages when sweeteners were scarce. Modern versions rely on carrots for moisture and sweetness. Spices like cinnamon and nutmeg balance perfectly with the tangy cream cheese frosting.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch Cake Pan
  • Grater
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Tree Nut (Walnut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line and grease pan.

Tip: Essential for sticky carrot cake.
2 ✓

Sift flour, powder, cinnamon, salt. Mix in walnuts.

Tip: Toasting walnuts first enhances flavor.
3 ✓

Whisk eggs with sugars, add melted butter.

Tip: Brown sugar adds moisture and caramel notes.
4 ✓

Mix in carrots and milk.

Tip: Don't squeeze the carrots dry; the moisture steams the cake.
5 ✓

Fold in dry ingredients. Bake 35-40 mins. Cool completely.

Tip: It won't rise as high as sponge cake due to the heavy nuts.
6 ✓

Frosting: Whip cream. Mix cream cheese with sugar/vanilla. Fold together.

Tip: Cold ingredients prevent runny frosting.
7 ✓

Fill, frost, decorate.

Tip: Chill to set.

Recipe FAQ

Can you taste the carrots?
Not really! They soften and provide sweetness and moisture.
Why is my frosting runny?
Overmixed. Cream cheese loosens easily. Fold gently with whipped cream.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Carrots (finely grated)
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2/3 cup Butter (melted and cooled)
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Walnuts (chopped)
  • 10 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 10 pcs Fondant Carrots