Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs beaten; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound carrots peeled, grated; 3/4 cup walnuts or pecans chopped; 8 ounces cream cheese softened; 1/2 cup butter softened; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs beaten
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound carrots peeled, grated
3/4 cup walnuts or pecans chopped
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup butter softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Cake:
2
Mix oil and sugar in large bowl with an electric mixer.
3
Add eggs and beat until thick and lemon colored.
4
Sift together flour, cinnamon, soda, and salt 3 times.
5
Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
6
Stir in carrots and nuts.
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Pour into greased and floured 9 x 11inch pan.
8
Bake 350F (180C), 30 to 40 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9
Cool.
10
Frost.
11
Frosting:
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Cream together cream cheese and butter.
13
Gradually add powdered sugar; mix until well blended.
14
Add vanilla and beat until smooth.

2551

kcal

Calories

157

Fat

272

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, 2 cups sugar, 4 large eggs beaten, 2 cups flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Moist 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.

Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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