Delicious Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot cake is a timeless classic that effortlessly brings together the natural sweetness of carrots with the richness of cream cheese frosting. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, a festive celebration, or just because you’re in the mood for something sweet and savory. Follow our simple recipe below to make a carrot cake that will surely have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients:
For the Carrot Cake:
- 160g white sugar
- 160g brown sugar
- 4 medium eggs
- 240g sunflower oil
- 320g grated carrot
- 240g wheat flour
- 2 and a half teaspoons of baking powder (Royal type)
- 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 160g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 320g icing sugar
- 160g cold cream cheese (Philadelphia type)
Instructions:
- Starting with the Cake: Begin by mixing the two types of sugar, the eggs, and the sunflower oil in a large mixing bowl until they’re well combined.
- Stir in the grated carrot, ensuring that it’s evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the wheat flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Once sifted, gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Evenly divide the cake batter between three prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator. This will make frosting easier later on.
- Preparing the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter and icing sugar until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Gently fold in the cold cream cheese and continue to beat the frosting until it’s smooth and spreadable.
- Assembling the Cake: Place the first cake layer on your serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting over the top.
- Add the second cake layer and again, spread a layer of frosting over the top.
- Place the third and final cake layer on top. Use the remaining frosting to cover the sides and the top of the cake.
- You can decorate the top of the cake as per your preference, using nuts, additional grated carrots, or even some decorative sugar work.
- Once your cake is decorated, it’s ready to be enjoyed! If you’re not eating it immediately, store it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Conclusion:
The moistness of the carrot combined with the smooth, creamy texture of the cream cheese frosting makes this carrot cake a favorite for many. Whether you’re making it for a special occasion or just as a treat for yourself, this cake is sure to impress. Enjoy your homemade delight!
