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Carrot Cake with Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
This carrot cake with creamy cream cheese frosting is the perfect fall dessert! Warm scented cake topped with the best creamy cream cheese frosting!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 1 (9-inch) cake

Ingredients

For cake:

  • 12 ounces 340 grams medium grated carrots
  • 2-1/2 cups 340 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1-1/3 cup 283 grams granulated sugar
  • 2 ounces 55 grams dark brown sugar, approximately 1/4 cup firmly packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 6 ounces 180 grams plain yogurt
  • 6 ounces 160 grams vegetable oil

For frosting:

  • 8 ounces 227 grams block cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 ounces 60 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups 255 grams powdered sugar

Instructions

For cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a 9-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
  • Put the carrots into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Put the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and process for 5 seconds.
  • Add this mixture to the carrots and toss them until they are well-coated with the flour.
  • In the bowl of the food processor combine the sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and yogurt.
  • With the processor still running drizzle in the vegetable oil.
  • Pour this mixture into the carrot mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 45 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to 325 degrees F and bake for another 20 minutes or until the cake reaches 205 to 210 degrees F in the center.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cake to cool 15 minutes in the pan.
  • After 15 minutes, turn the cake out onto a rack and allow the cake to cool completely.
  • Frost with cream cheese frosting after cake has cooled completely.

For frosting:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese and butter on medium just until blended.
  • Add the vanilla and beat until combined.
  • With the speed on low, add the powdered sugar in 4 batches and beat until smooth between each addition.
  • Place the frosting in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes before using it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 844kcal | Carbohydrates: 138g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 437mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 111g
Course Dessert
Keyword cake recipes, carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, cream cheese icing, fall cake recipes, fall desserts, frosting recipes, icing recipes
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