This Ultimate Moist Carrot Cake transcends the ordinary with its incredibly soft, moist texture and the perfect blend of spices and sweetness. Each layer of this cake is packed with freshly grated carrots and a hint of cinnamon, offering a rich, flavorful experience that complements the silky smooth cream cheese frosting. The cake's dense yet fluffy consistency makes it a delightful treat that pairs wonderfully with the creamy frosting, ensuring every bite is as satisfying as it is delicious.
Why You’ll Love This: Carrot cake enthusiasts will adore this recipe for its classic yet perfected approach to the traditional favorite. The cake's moisture comes from a generous amount of carrots and oil, ensuring it stays delectably tender and moist for days. The frosting is smooth and not overly sweet, providing a luscious contrast to the spiced cake base. This carrot cake is a testament to how a few quality ingredients, when correctly combined, can create a dessert that feels both indulgent and comforting.
Perfect Occasion: This carrot cake is an excellent choice for celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests with a homemade dessert. It's also perfect for holiday dinners where a hearty, satisfying cake is appreciated. Additionally, this cake makes a wonderful addition to any brunch spread or can serve as a special treat to enjoy with coffee on a relaxing weekend.
Decoration Tips: For a beautiful presentation, ensure the cake is completely cool before slicing and frosting. Frost the middle layer, top, and sides evenly. Garnish the top with a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture, or lightly dust with cinnamon for a hint of spice. Decorative carrot shapes made from marzipan or more cream cheese frosting piped into carrot-like designs can add a playful touch.
Ingredients:
- For the Carrot Cake:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup of oil
- 1 cup of white sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 3 cups of grated carrots
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons of baking soda
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 125 grams of butter, at room temperature
- 1 package (226 grams) of cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 cups (375 grams) of powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a 24-26 cm cake pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with both sugars. Gradually mix in the oil and cinnamon. Stir in the grated carrots. Gently fold in the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt) using a spatula just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for about 40 minutes with the foil on, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely. Using a thread, slice the cake horizontally into two layers.
- For the frosting, beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the vanilla, then gradually incorporate the powdered sugar until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
- Assemble the cake by spreading a layer of frosting on the bottom half, then place the second layer on top and cover with more frosting.
Enjoy this Ultimate Moist Carrot Cake, a delightful treat that combines the perfect texture and taste to make any occasion special!