Description
Indulge in this moist Simple Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. A delightful dessert that brings joy to every celebration!
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Ground Cinnamon
- Finely Grated Carrots
- Vegetable Oil
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
- Butter
- Lemon Juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 3. In another bowl, mix eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
- 4. Fold in the grated carrots gently. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- 5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- 6. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice until well blended.
- 7. Frost the cooled cakes generously, layering as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg