Go Back
+ servings
Carrot Cake

Irresistibly Moist Carrot Cake with Creamy Frosting Delight

This homemade Carrot Cake is a moist dessert that combines warm spices and creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Fresh Carrots freshly grated
  • 1 cup Applesauce for natural sweetness
  • 3/4 cup Light Olive Oil for tenderness
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar adds rich flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour provides structure
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon warm spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg warm spice
  • 1/2 cup Pecans or sunflower seeds for nut-free
  • 1 cup Raisins or dried cranberries
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese forms the base
  • 1/2 cup Butter for creaminess
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together brown sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add applesauce, olive oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Carefully fold in dry ingredients into wet mixture, then add grated carrots, pecans, and raisins.
  5. Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  7. Once cakes are cooled, level the tops, frost between layers, and cover the entire cake with frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use only freshly grated carrots for optimal moisture. Avoid overmixing for a tender crumb.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!