Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 🥕🎂

This moist and flavorful carrot cake is packed with warm spices, crunchy nuts, and a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion!

📝 Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ginger (optional)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (300g) grated carrots
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup (120g) raisins (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream (if needed for consistency)
PREPARATION