Easy Carrot Cake: 7 Simple Tips for a Soft, Moist Homemade Cake
A soft and moist easy carrot cake made with fresh grated carrots, warm spices, and smooth cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- Whisk the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil together.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then whisk in the vanilla.
- Stir in the grated carrots and nuts, if using.
- Add the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 28 to 34 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer them to wire racks to cool fully.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, then beat until creamy.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated carrots for the best texture.
- Cool the cake fully before adding frosting.
- Store the frosted cake in the refrigerator.
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