Dessert·Classic American

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

★ American Edition

Moist carrot cake with warm spices and tangy cream cheese frosting

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35m

Total

1h 13m

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Level

medium

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all-purpose flour2 1/2 cups

granulated sugar1 cup

packed dark brown sugar (light brown works too)1 cup

baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons

baking powder1 teaspoon

fine salt1 teaspoon

ground cinnamon2 teaspoons

ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon

ground ginger1/2 teaspoon

neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado)1 cup

unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly1/2 cup

large eggs, room temperature4

vanilla extract1 tablespoon

finely grated peeled carrots (about 4 large carrots)3 cups

chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)1 cup

unsalted butter, softened (frosting)1/2 cup

full-fat brick-style cream cheese, softened (frosting)8 ounces

vanilla extract (frosting)1 teaspoon

fresh lemon juice (frosting)1 teaspoon

fine salt (frosting)1/4 teaspoon

powdered sugar (frosting)4 cups

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