Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

 

Ingredients

🥕 For the Carrot Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ cup raisins (optional)

🧁 For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 250 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🥜 For Garnish

• Chopped walnuts or pecans
• Freshly grated carrot
• A sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugars, oil, and vanilla.
4. Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients.
5. Fold in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins.
6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool completely.
8. Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
9. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and garnish with chopped walnuts and grated carrots.

✨ Serving Suggestion: Chill for 30 minutes before slicing for the perfect creamy texture. Serve with coffee or tea for a delicious homemade dessert.