Easy Frosted Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Easy Frosted Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups finely grated carrots; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 4 teaspoons whole milk; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups finely grated carrots
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 4 teaspoons whole milk
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, optional

1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking soda, allspice and salt. Beat in vegetable oil. (Batter will be stiff.) Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in carrots.
2
Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes our clean. Cool on a wire rack.
3
For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

1031

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Easy Frosted 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.

Easy Frosted Carrot Cake

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