Delightful Loaded Carrot Cake Recipe

June 15, 2023 Post a Comment

Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Veena Azmanov from veenaazmanov.com

Carrot cake is a classic favorite and this loaded carrot cake recipe takes it up a notch. This cake is moist, delicious, and packed with flavor. The added cream cheese frosting and nut topping make this cake a showstopper. Whether it's for a special occasion or just a family gathering, this loaded carrot cake recipe is sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

For the cake, you'll need:

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups granulated sugar
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts

For the cream cheese frosting, you'll need:

2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the nut topping, you'll need:

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

To make the cake, preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a large bowl, mix together the oil, eggs, vanilla, and sugar until well blended. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in the carrots and walnuts. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

To make the cream cheese frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. Slowly add the powdered sugar and beat until combined. Add the vanilla and mix until fully incorporated. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

To make the nut topping, combine the walnuts, pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the topping over the top of the frosted cake.

Nutrition

This loaded carrot cake recipe yields 16 servings. Each serving contains 392 calories, 19 grams of fat, 49 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, and 6 grams of protein. This cake is a delicious treat, but it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Carrot cake is a classic recipe and this loaded carrot cake takes it up a notch. The added cream cheese frosting and nut topping make this cake a showstopper. With its moist texture, delicious flavor, and nutty topping, it's sure to be a hit at any special occasion or family gathering. Give this loaded carrot cake recipe a try and you won't be disappointed.