This is a very easy cake recipe for when you're in the mood for carrot cake with a cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Suzanne Stull
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil; beat well. Add eggs, carrots, and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat mixture until smooth. Combine flour, salt, soda, and spices; add to creamed mixture, beating well. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until cake tests done. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, and then transfer layers to wire racks.
- To Make Cream Cheese Frosting: Combine cream cheese and butter or margarine, beating until light and fluffy. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans. Fill and frost the cake with cream cheese frosting. Garnish with pecans, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.8 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 297.2 mg, Sugar 55.6 g
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Laurence Moss zdx: zzz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my carrot cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I was very disappointed.
Daan Dewaal
[email protected]This carrot cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.
Bryan Cardona
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this carrot cake recipe because I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Asmau Ado
[email protected]This is my favorite carrot cake recipe. It's always a hit at parties and potlucks. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly creamy and tangy. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious.
Angela Mary
[email protected]I made this carrot cake for Easter dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Amin Roble
[email protected]This carrot cake is amazing! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly creamy and tangy. I love that it's not too sweet, and the carrots add a nice texture and flavor.
Naran Tiwari
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my carrot cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I was very disappointed.
MD. ASHIK ALI
[email protected]This carrot cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.
Sheldon Bygrave
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this carrot cake recipe because I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Abuki Ayalew
[email protected]This is my favorite carrot cake recipe. It's always a hit at parties and potlucks. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly creamy and tangy. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious.
nish ghfh
[email protected]I made this carrot cake for Easter dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shazeeb Khan
[email protected]This carrot cake is a classic for a reason! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of cream cheese frosting. I love that it's not too sweet, and the carrots add a nice texture and flavor.
Qasim Raja
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my carrot cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I was very disappointed.
Reyan Ali
[email protected]This carrot cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and tangy. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.
Whithienzo Dimba
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this carrot cake recipe because I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Karuna Sunar
[email protected]This is my go-to carrot cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly creamy and tangy. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious.
Black Zeero
[email protected]I made this carrot cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
ginal rajakaruna
[email protected]This carrot cake is the best I've ever had! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of cream cheese frosting. I'll definitely be making this again and again.