How to Make Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing from Egg Farmers of Ontario - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot cake is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. Its moist, dense texture and rich, indulgent flavor make it a favorite for any occasion. While there are many variations of this beloved cake, one that stands out is the Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing from Egg Farmers of Ontario. This recipe combines the sweetness of carrots with the tangy richness of cream cheese, creating a delectable treat that is sure to please any palate.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ½ (250 g) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups icing sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 bundt cake or 13 x 9-inch cake

  • Cake: Combine sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until combined. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Add to liquid ingredients; beat until combined. Stir in pineapple, carrots, walnuts and raisins. Pour batter into a greased 12-cup (3 L) Bundt pan or 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) oven until a cake tester inserted in the centre comes out clean (about 60 to 65 minutes for Bundt pan or 45 to 50 minutes for 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking pan). Let cake cool before icing.
  • Icing: Combine cream cheese, butter, vanilla and icing sugar in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Thin with a little milk, adding 1 tbsp for spreading or about 4 tbsp (60 mL) for drizzling over cake.
  • Nutrition

    531 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 373mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 68g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 51g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 248mg