Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; Cooking spray; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 11.2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 1/2 cups); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup applesauce; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt; 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large egg whites; 1 large egg; 2 cups finely shredded carrot (about 6 small); Frosting:; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 12 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened; 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake:
Cooking spray
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
11.2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
2 cups finely shredded carrot (about 6 small)
Frosting:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
12 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare cake, coat 2 (8-inch) round and 1 (8-inch) square cake pans with cooking spray; dust with 3 tablespoons flour. Weigh or lightly spoon 2 ounces flour (about 2 1/2 cups) into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine granulated sugarand next 7 ingredients in a medium bowl; beat well with a mixer at medium speed. Stir in carrot. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
3
Pour 1 1/3 cups batter into each prepared pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Run a knife around outside edge of pans. Cool in pans 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pans. Cool completely on wire racks.
4
To prepare frosting, combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and vanilla just until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
5
For baby's cake, cut 2 small layers from square layer, using a (4-inch) round cookie cutter, discarding scraps. Place 1 layer on a small plate; spread with 1/3 cup frosting. Top with remaining layer. Spread 1/2 cup frosting on top and sides of cake.
6
For adult cake, place 1 round cake layer on a plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with remaining round layer. Spread 2 1/4 cups frosting on top and sides of cake. Store cakes loosely covered in refrigerator.

1838

kcal

Calories

Fat

282

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, Cooking spray, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 11.2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 1/2 cups), and more.

Yes, 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.

Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

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