Spiced Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Spiced Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup brown sugar; 3 tsp vanilla; 2 cup flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 3 1/4 cup carrots, grated; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 8 oz cream cheese; 4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla

Servings: persons

4 large eggs
1 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 tsp vanilla
2 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
3 1/4 cup carrots, grated
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese
4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350AF.
2
Grease and flour a 13A9 inch baking pan and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, and vanilla.
4
Then blend in sugars until fully incorporated.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
6
Gradually add flour mixture to egg mixture until well combined.
7
Stir in carrots.
8
Add pecans last.
9
Pour into baking pan and bake 40-50 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
10
Let cool in pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11
To make the frosting, beat butter, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
12
Frost the cooled carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and enjoy or refrigerate until ready to eat!

2583

kcal

Calories

148

Fat

301

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 4 large eggs, 1 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Spiced 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!