5.0 from 18 votes
The BEST Carrot Cake Recipe EVER!
Carrot cake is moist, rich in flavor and melts in your mouth! This scrumptious dessert is what everyone will be raving about!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 579 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups carrots grated
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 2 ounces package cream cheese softened
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9x9 inch pans (or a 9x13 inch pan) In a large bowl combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- In a medium sized bowl whisk together vegetable oil, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and combine.
- Fold in the carrots and chopped pecans. Divide the batter evenly into the baking dishes. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cakes cool.
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To Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- To make the cream cheese frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth add vanilla. Add in the powdered sugar one cup at a time until you get your desired consistency. Frost on cooled cakes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
579kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
92g
(31%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
471mg
(20%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
68g
(136%)
Vitamin A
5898IU
(118%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 92g | 31% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 471mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 68g | 136% |
| Vitamin A | 5898IU | 118% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.