Carrot Cake with Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting
This carrot cake with creamy cream cheese frosting is the perfect fall dessert! Warm scented cake topped with the best creamy cream cheese frosting!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cake recipes, carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, cream cheese icing, fall cake recipes, fall desserts, frosting recipes, icing recipes
Servings: 1 (9-inch) cake
Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
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
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.
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