Grace'S Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Grace'S Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 2 cups AP flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; 4 eggs; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup apple sauce (or additional oil); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 lb (about 3 cups) shredded carrots; Frosting:; 1 stick unsalted butter (4 oz), room temperature; 12 oz cream cheese, cold but not hard; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 packet buttermilk powder, 0.8 oz; 3/4 lb powdered sugar (can use up to 1 lb if you like less tangy and want more frosting)

Servings: persons

Cake:
2 cups AP flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple sauce (or additional oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb (about 3 cups) shredded carrots
Frosting:
1 stick unsalted butter (4 oz), room temperature
12 oz cream cheese, cold but not hard
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 packet buttermilk powder, 0.8 oz
3/4 lb powdered sugar (can use up to 1 lb if you like less tangy and want more frosting)

1
Cake:
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease & flour (or use non-stick baking spray) 2 9-inch cake pans.
3
In medium bowl whisk flour, baking powder, soda, salt & spices.
4
In large mixing bowl add sugars, eggs, oil, applesauce (if using), and vanilla, beat until combined. With mixer on low speed, slowly add flour mixture just until combined. Stir in carrots.
5
Divide batter evenly between the two cake pans, bake about 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6
Cool in pans for about 10 minutes, then remove from pans and place on wire rack until completely cool.
7
Frosting:
8
In large bowl beat butter, cream cheese & vanilla until combined. Slowly add buttermilk powder and powdered sugar until combined, adding additional sugar to taste. Try to frost the cooled cake without licking the spatula too much.

2231

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

256

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 2 cups AP flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Grace'S 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.

Grace'S Carrot Cake

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