Easy Carrot Cake Recipe – Moist & Delicious
This easy cake recipe is the perfect combination of moist, spiced cake with a rich cream cheese frosting. A simple yet irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until combined. Gradually mix into the dry ingredients.
- Fold in grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until fluffy.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake and serve.