Carrot cake

Prepare a moist carrot cake with grated carrots, spices, and a creamy frosting using whole milk products.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Carrot300Grams
All-purpose Flour250Grams
Granulated Sugar200Grams
Brown Sugar100Grams
Baking Powder2Tsp
Baking Soda1Tsp
Ground Cinnamon2Tsp
Ground Nutmeg0.5Tsp
Salt0.5Tsp
Egg4Count
Vegetable Oil180Milliliters
Vanilla Extract2Tsp
Whole Milk120Milliliters
Cream Cheese250Grams
Unsalted Butter100Grams
Powdered Sugar200Grams
Walnuts100Grams

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until creamy.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

Kitchen equipment

9-inch Round Cake PansWire RacksElectric Mixer