Two moist, spiced layers with grated carrots and walnuts, filled and topped with cream cheese frosting. Serves 12.
Yields12 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins
Cake
2all-purpose flour (250g)
2tspbaking powder
1tspbaking soda
2tspground cinnamon
½tspground nutmeg
½tspsalt
4large eggs
1cuppacked brown sugar (200g)
½cupgranulated sugar (100g)
1cupvegetable oil (240ml)
1tspvanilla extract
3finely grated carrots (300g)
1cupchopped walnuts (115g)
Cream Cheese Frosting
8ozcream cheese, softened (225g)
½cupunsalted butter, softened (115g)
3powdered sugar (360g)
1tspvanilla extract
1
Prepare the pans. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans and line them with parchment.
2
Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
3
Mix the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
4
Combine. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the carrots and walnuts.
5
Bake. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes in the pans, then turn out onto a rack and cool completely.
6
Make the frosting. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
7
Assemble. Spread frosting over one layer, top with the second layer, and frost the top and sides. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
12 servings
Serving size
1 slice
Amount per serving
Calories680
% Daily Value *
Total Fat40g52%
Saturated Fat 11g56%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol103mg35%
Sodium366mg16%
Total Carbohydrate75g28%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 57g
Protein7g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Cake
2all-purpose flour (250g)
2tspbaking powder
1tspbaking soda
2tspground cinnamon
½tspground nutmeg
½tspsalt
4large eggs
1cuppacked brown sugar (200g)
½cupgranulated sugar (100g)
1cupvegetable oil (240ml)
1tspvanilla extract
3finely grated carrots (300g)
1cupchopped walnuts (115g)
Cream Cheese Frosting
8ozcream cheese, softened (225g)
½cupunsalted butter, softened (115g)
3powdered sugar (360g)
1tspvanilla extract
Directions
1
Prepare the pans. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round pans and line them with parchment.
2
Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
3
Mix the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
4
Combine. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the carrots and walnuts.
5
Bake. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes in the pans, then turn out onto a rack and cool completely.
6
Make the frosting. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
7
Assemble. Spread frosting over one layer, top with the second layer, and frost the top and sides. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
AuthorEmma food bloggerDifficultyIntermediate
