Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of this Classic Carrot Cake, a perfect dessert for any festive occasion or family gathering. With its fluffy texture and a harmonious blend of warming spices, this cake is sure to become a favorite among friends and family alike. Each bite is filled with the sweet essence of fresh carrots and complemented by a rich vanilla cream cheese frosting that brings everything together beautifully. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, holiday, or simply enjoying a cozy evening at home, this carrot cake delivers warmth and joy in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently before folding in grated carrots.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 26 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely on a wire rack before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by mixing cream cheese, butter, salt, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg