Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, a moist and delicious masterpiece! This recipe delivers a perfect blend of warm spices and creamy sweetness, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day you deserve a treat!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 744.4 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Icing 13

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Icing? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots and nuts (if using).
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  9. **Make the Cream Cheese Icing:** In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  11. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  12. Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

213g

Fat

29g

Carbs

29g