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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

17 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 45MINS

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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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
This Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is adorable and so yummy!
45MINS
Total Time
$1.97
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
us / metric
All-Purpose Flour
2 cups
All-Purpose Flour
Ground Cinnamon
2 tsp
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
as needed
Ground Nutmeg
Salt
as needed
Salt
Baking Soda
1 tsp
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
1 tsp
Baking Powder
Large Egg
3
Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs
Granulated Sugar
1 1/2 cups
Granulated Sugar
Vegetable Oil
1 cup
Vegetable Oil
Vanilla Extract
2 tsp
Vanilla Extract
Raisins
3/4 cup
Raisins
Carrot
3 cups
Carrots, shredded
Cream Cheese
1 cup
Cream Cheese
Butter
4 Tbsp
Butter, room temperature
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
4 cups
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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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
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step 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (3), Granulated Sugar (1 1/2 cups), Vegetable Oil (1 cup), and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Whisk until mixture thickens.
step 1 In the bowl of a stand mixer, add Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (3), Granulated Sugar (1 1/2 cups), Vegetable Oil (1 cup), and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp). Whisk until mixture thickens.
step 2
In a mixing bowl, add All-Purpose Flour (2 cups), Ground Cinnamon (2 tsp), Ground Nutmeg (as needed), Salt (as needed), Baking Soda (1 tsp), and Baking Powder (1 tsp). Stir to combine.
step 2 In a mixing bowl, add All-Purpose Flour (2 cups), Ground Cinnamon (2 tsp), Ground Nutmeg (as needed), Salt (as needed), 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 (3 cups) and Raisins (3/4 cup). Mix until just combined.
step 4 Add Carrots (3 cups) and Raisins (3/4 cup). 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 (1 cup). Beat until smooth.
step 7 In the bowl of a stand mixer, add Cream Cheese (1 cup). Beat until smooth.
step 8
Add Powdered Confectioners Sugar (4 cups), 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 (4 cups), 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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Comfort Food
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Easter
Dessert
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Mother's Day
Spring
Summer
Vegetables
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