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Old Fashioned Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Old Fashioned Carrot Cake with Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

A delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with aromatic spices, perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups grated carrot (finely grated)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Frosting Ingredients
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 stick butter (softened)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cups walnuts (chopped, optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with flour.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a bowl.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and oil for 1 minute.
  4. Add the sugar and mix until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Incorporate the vanilla and mix just until combined.
  6. Fold the grated carrots into the egg mixture.
  7. Gradually fold half of the flour mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
  8. Then fold in the remaining flour mixture.
  9. Beat the batter for 1 minute to make it nice and smooth.
  10. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  2. Once baked, cool completely.
  3. Frost with Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting.

Notes

Leftovers keep beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze slices for about 2-3 months.