Carrot Cake

on Feb 18, 2023, Updated Jul 09, 2024

Why You’ll Love Carrot Cake

My Carrot Cake recipe is easy to prepare, incredibly moist, and not too sweet. Cinnamon and nutmeg spice up the batter, evoking cozy autumnal feelings 🍂. Freshly grated carrots brighten up the flavor and transform the cake a beautiful orange color 🧡. Chopped walnuts add an unexpected crunch and added nutrition. Everything comes together in one bowl and bakes up in a loaf tin, for easy snackable slices 😉.

How to Prepare Carrot Cake

👩‍🍳 Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. 🥚 In a large bowl, add the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until combined. 🥛 Then, add the oil and milk and whisk again. Stir in the grated carrots using a silicone spatula. 💪 Next, add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg if using and stir until you have a thick pourable batter. Fold in the crushed walnuts, if using. 🔥 Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Give it a tap or gently shake to distribute the batter evenly. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out of the center of the loaf clean. Let the loaf cool completely before icing. 😋 To make the icing, in a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Using a hand-held electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the vanilla and mix again. Add the powdered sugar and combine, using a silicone or rubber spatula. Mix until silky smooth. 🍰 Spread the icing evenly onto the cake, slice, and enjoy!