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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect blend of sweet, spiced, and creamy indulgence. The moist, tender cake made with grated carrots is flavored with warm spices like cinnamon, n…

45 minutes Serves 4
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

How to make it

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment or grease lightly. 2.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs,

    In a large bowl, whisk eggs, both sugars, oil, and vanilla until smooth. 3.

  3. Fold in grated carrots until well combined

    4.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together

    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. 5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Add walnuts if using. 6.

  5. Pour into prepared pan and bake

    Pour into prepared pan and bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely. 7.

  6. Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy

    Mix in vanilla and gradually add powdered sugar until smooth. 8.

  7. Spread frosting over cooled bars

    Slice and enjoy.