Charm City Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Charm City Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups carrots, finely shredded and packed into the cups; Cream cheese icing; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Servings: persons

3 cups flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups carrots, finely shredded and packed into the cups
Cream cheese icing
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Into a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.
3
In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a medium bowl using a hand mixer, whip the eggs until they thicken and ribbons form when the beater is lifted, 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly add the oil and vanilla extract to the whipped eggs.
4
Gently fold the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients to form the batter; it may feel a little thick. Add the shredded carrots and gently but evenly fold them into the batter.
5
Pour the batter into two (8-inch) round pans lined with parchment. Bake until the cakes are puffed, golden and set, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Rotate halfway through for even baking. Remove and set aside on racks to cool before unmolding.
6
In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until well blended and lightened in texture. Beat in the vanilla until blended.
7
Slowly beat in the powdered sugar until the icing is smooth and spreadable, then frost the cake.

2326

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

242

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups flour, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Charm City Carrot Cake 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.

Charm City Carrot Cake

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