Best Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Best Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 4 eggs; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 3 cups shredded carrots; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla

1
First prepare the cake.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3
Combine all cake ingredients (brown sugar, oil, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, carrots and pecans) in a large bowl.
4
Pour batter into a 13x9 inch cake pan or two 8 inch round cake pans that have been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
5
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes (if using 13x9) or until toothpick comes out clean but cake is still moist.
6
Allow cake to cool and prepare cream cheese frosting.
7
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter and vanilla.
8
Cover cooled cake with frosting, slice and serve.
9
You may want to keep it in the fridge if you aren't going to be eating it right away because of the cream cheese in the frosting.

2151

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, 4 eggs, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Best Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

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