How to Make Easy Carrot Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. It's a perfect combination of moist cake, sweet carrots, and warm spices, topped with a rich and creamy frosting. This easy carrot cake recipe is a crowd-pleaser and is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to potlucks.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to the world of baking, this recipe is sure to impress. The ingredients are simple and easy to find, and the instructions are straightforward, making it a ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 -9 or 10 inch tube cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 or 10 inch tube pan.
  • Combine the sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, soda, oil. With an electric mixer beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the carrots and the walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour 20 minutes. Note: this cake can be made in two 9 inch layer cake pans just change the baking time to 40 minutes.
  • To Make Frosting: With an electric mixer blend the cream cheese and cream. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Frosting can be spread and a still warm cake.
  • Nutrition

    593 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 313mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 69g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 52g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 164mg