Cream Cheese Topped Carrot Cake Squares Recipe

Name: Cream Cheese Topped Carrot Cake Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 3 Large Eggs; 1 cup Sugar; 1 cup Vegetable Oil; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 5 whole Carrots, Peeled And Finely Grated; FOR THE ICING:; 10 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon, Plus A Little Extra For Dusting; 1 cup Icing Sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
3 Large Eggs
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Vegetable Oil
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
5 whole Carrots, Peeled And Finely Grated
FOR THE ICING:
10 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon, Plus A Little Extra For Dusting
1 cup Icing Sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 u00b0F and place rack in centre of oven. Grease two 8-inch square pans.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and ground cinnamon.
3
In bowl of electric mixer, beat eggs until frothy, about 1 minute. Gradually add the sugar and beat until the batter is thick and light coloured, about 3-4 minutes. Add oil in a steady stream and then beat in the vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and beat just until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4
With a large rubber spatula, fold in the grated carrots. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. After about 10 minutes, invert the cakes onto the wire rack. Remove the pans and then cool completely.
5
Make your icing by add cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl. Mix on high speed until combined and smooth. Add vanilla extract, cinnamon and powdered sugar. Mix on high speed until you have a smooth and spreadable consistency.
6
Lay the two cake layers out on a flat surface and spread the icing over the bottom layer. Top with the other layer and spread the icing over the top. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon. Cut into 12 squares.
7
This cake will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.

1583

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Cream Cheese Topped Carrot Cake Squares 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.

Cream Cheese Topped Carrot Cake Squares

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