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Classic Carrot Cake

This moist and flavorful carrot cake, topped with rich cream cheese frosting, is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Easy to make and full of flavor!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Carrot cake recipe, classic desserts, cream cheese frosting, easy carrot cake, holiday baking, homemade cake recipes, moist carrot cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3 cups shredded carrots
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Icing

  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  • Whisk together dry ingredients, then mix in wet ingredients and carrots.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes and cool completely.
  • Make cream cheese icing by beating together butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
  • Frost the cake and enjoy!