Decadent Carrot Cake

Decadent Carrot Cake

60 mins
medium
12 servings

A moist and flavorful carrot cake, perfect for any occasion. This recipe features a delicious cream cheese frosting and crunchy walnuts.

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Equipment Needed

  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1.00 cupWalnuts(Chopped)
  • 3.00 mediumCarrots(Peeled and grated)
  • 2.00 cupOil(Vegetable or canola)
  • 3.00 cupSugar(Granulated)
  • 3.00 largeEggs(Room temperature)
  • 3.50 cupAll-purpose flour(Sifted)
  • 1.00 teaspoonBaking powder
  • 1.00 teaspoonBaking soda
  • 0.50 teaspoonSalt
  • 1.00 teaspoonCinnamon(Ground)
  • 150.00 gCream cheese(Softened)
  • 0.75 cupPowdered sugar
  • 2.00 teaspoonLemon juice(Freshly squeezed)
  • 0.50 cupChopped walnuts(For topping)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Chop walnuts.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Grate carrots.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Whisk together oil and sugar until smooth.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Beat in eggs one at a time.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Stir in chopped walnuts and grated carrots.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Estimated time: 35 minutes

11

Let cool completely.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

12

Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

13

Spread frosting over cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Estimated time: 5 minutes