Easy Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting (Nutfree) from platedcravings.com
Introduction
Carrot cake is a classic dessert that is loved by many. It is moist, delicious, and packed with flavor. This simple carrot cake recipe is perfect for those who want to make a cake from scratch without spending too much time in the kitchen. The best thing about this recipe is that it is easy to follow and requires minimal effort.
Ingredients
For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts
For the frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set aside.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Mix the wet ingredients
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Step 4: Add the carrots and walnuts
Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 5: Bake the cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
Step 6: Make the frosting
In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
Step 7: Frost the cake
Place one cake layer on a serving platter and spread a layer of frosting over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
Nutrition
This simple carrot cake recipe yields 12 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
Calories: 540
Total Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 360mg
Total Carbohydrates: 57g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 41g
Protein: 7g
Conclusion
This simple carrot cake recipe is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and packed with healthy carrots and walnuts. The cream cheese frosting adds the perfect finishing touch to this classic dessert. Give it a try and impress your friends and family with your baking skills!
