This Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is decadently delicious, bite after bite! A little spice, a lot of sweet and the perfect texture and density, this is one dessert that everyone will rave over. I LOVE a good slice of carrot cake with a cold glass of milk, and this is by far the best recipe I’ve ever tasted.
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup whole-milk plain yogurt
- 1 1/4 pounds carrots, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup of walnut halves
Cream Cheese Icing Recipe
- 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
To make the cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Whisk together.
- In another large bowl combine eggs, sugars, oil, and yogurt and whisk till smooth. Fold in the flour and then stir in carrots.
- Pour into two greased 9-inch round baking pans and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Rotate and bake another 20 to 25 minutes. Use a toothpick to test the center. Remove and allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Spread walnuts over a baking sheet and bake till brown and toasted. Remove and cool before chopping
To make the frosting
- Combine butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Use mixer to beat on medium-high speed 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy..
- Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix on low for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and continue to mix for 2 to 3 minutes till creamy.
- Use a spatula to spread a thick layer of frosting over completely cooled cake.
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Decadent Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
2016-02-28 15:47:06
Moist and delicious with a rich and creamy layer of sweet icing!
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup whole-milk plain yogurt
- 1 1/4 pounds carrots, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup of walnut halves
- Cream Cheese Icing Recipe
- 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Whisk together.
- In another large bowl combine eggs, sugars, oil, and yogurt and whisk till smooth. Fold in the flour and then stir in carrots.
- Pour into two greased 9 inch round cake pans.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Rotate and bake another 20 to 25 minutes. Use a toothpick to test the center. Remove and allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Spread walnuts over a baking sheet and bake till brown and toasted. Remove and cool before chopping
- To make the frosting
- Combine butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Use mixer to beat on medium-high speed 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy..
- Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix on low for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and continue to mix for 2 to 3 minutes till creamy.
- Use a spatula to spread a thick layer of frosting over one completely cooled cake layer. Add the second layer and cover with frosting. Garnish with chopped nuts.
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