Ingredients
Equipment
Method
How to Make Classic Carrot Cake Dessert
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until pale yellow and smooth.
- Gently fold grated carrots into the wet mixture.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto racks.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost the cooled cake layers with the cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
Notes
Chill cake for 15 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts. Store in airtight container for optimal freshness.
