Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

17 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 45MINS

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Recipe

4.3

3 ratings
This Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is adorable and so yummy!
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This Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is adorable and so yummy!
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In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg

45MINS

Total Time

$1.97

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
8
us / metric
Ground Cinnamon
2 tsp
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
1/4 tsp
Ground Nutmeg
Salt
1/2 tsp
Baking Soda
1 tsp
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
1 tsp
Baking Powder
Vegetable Oil
240 mL
Vegetable Oil
Raisins
110 g
Raisins
Carrot
450 g
Carrots, shredded
Cream Cheese
225 g
Cream Cheese
Butter
4 Tbsp
Butter, room temperature
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
440 g
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Orange Food Coloring Gel
to taste
Orange Food Coloring Gel
Green Food Coloring
to taste
Green Food Coloring

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
936
Fat
43.6 g
Protein
5.9 g
Carbs
134.7 g
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In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add Large Eggs (3), Granulated Sugar (300 g), Vegetable Oil (240 mL), and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Whisk until mixture thickens.
step 1 In the bowl of a stand mixer, add Large Eggs (3), Granulated Sugar (300 g), Vegetable Oil (240 mL), and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Whisk until mixture thickens.
step 2
In a mixing bowl, add All-Purpose Flour (250 g), Ground Cinnamon (2 tsp), Ground Nutmeg (1/4 tsp), Salt (1/2 tsp), Baking Soda (1 tsp), and Baking Powder (1 tsp). Stir to combine.
step 2 In a mixing bowl, add All-Purpose Flour (250 g), Ground Cinnamon (2 tsp), Ground Nutmeg (1/4 tsp), Salt (1/2 tsp), Baking Soda (1 tsp), and Baking Powder (1 tsp). Stir to combine.
step 3
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low until incorporated.
step 3 Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low until incorporated.
step 4
Add Carrots (450 g) and Raisins (110 g). Mix until just combined.
step 4 Add Carrots (450 g) and Raisins (110 g). Mix until just combined.
step 5
Transfer batter to two lightly greased 8-inch cake pans lined with parchment paper.
step 5 Transfer batter to two lightly greased 8-inch cake pans lined with parchment paper.
step 6
Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
step 7
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add Cream Cheese (225 g). Beat until smooth.
step 7 In the bowl of a stand mixer, add Cream Cheese (225 g). Beat until smooth.
step 8
Add Powdered Confectioners Sugar (440 g), Butter (4 Tbsp) and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Mix on medium until mixture thickens. Place in fridge until ready for use.
step 8 Add Powdered Confectioners Sugar (440 g), Butter (4 Tbsp) and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Mix on medium until mixture thickens. Place in fridge until ready for use.
step 9
Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
step 9 Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
step 10
Spread cream cheese frosting onto the flat side of the first cake. Place the other cake on top and spread frosting over.
step 10 Spread cream cheese frosting onto the flat side of the first cake. Place the other cake on top and spread frosting over.
step 11
In two separate bowls, mix frosting with Orange Food Coloring Gel (to taste) and Green Food Coloring (to taste). Frost carrots onto the top of the cake for decoration.
step 11 In two separate bowls, mix frosting with Orange Food Coloring Gel (to taste) and Green Food Coloring (to taste). Frost carrots onto the top of the cake for decoration.
step 12
Serve and enjoy!
step 12 Serve and enjoy!
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