This carrot cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. The recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious cake that will impress your guests. ..
Homemade Carrot Cake
If you are a fan of carrot cake, you’ll love this easy sheet cake recipe! With some trial and error, we’ve crafted the most delicious version with our favorite cream cheese frosting to boot. The warm hints of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and ginger are so soothing for the fall season. But don’t let this great cake fool you, it can be enjoyed all year round! We love serving this on Easter, but if you love the spiced flavors of carrot cake, don’t hesitate to serve this any time of year.
How to Make Carrot Cake
Combine all cake ingredients, then pour the batter into a baking/cake pan. Bake and let it cool completely before frosting. Combine cream cheese with the other frosting ingredients, then frost the cooled cake. Slice and serve!
Ingredient Notes
Vegetable Oil: Adds richness to the cake and helps keep it moist. Brown Sugar: Sweetens the cake. I like the depth of flavor that brown sugar adds but granulated sugar would work too. Eggs: Help bind the cake batter together. They also add moisture and richness. Greek Yogurt: My secret ingredient in this cake! It adds a bit of moisture and tanginess and helps keep the cake really light and fluffy. Vanilla: Enhances the sweetness and spice of the cake. Carrots: I highly recommend grating the carrots on a box grated rather than buying shredded carrots. It really makes a difference in the texture of the cake. Flour: Gives the cake structure. Make sure to measure using the spoon and level method as adding too much flour can result in a dry cake. Leavening: The combination of baking powder and baking soda results in a light cake that has the perfect crumb. I highly recommend both!Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are those classic “warming” spices that make everything taste cozy. Cream Cheese: Adds tanginess and structure to the frosting. Make sure it’s fully softened or you’ll end up with lumps in your frosting. Butter: Gives the frosting structure and delicious flavor. Just like the cream cheese, make sure it’s fully softened!Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the frosting. Feel free to add a bit more or a bit less than 2 cups to achieve your desired consistency.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Feel free to make this carrot cake ahead of time! It’ll allow the flavors to mingle, the frosting to set, and the cake to get even more moist. Add unsweetened apple sauce in place of some of the oil and sugar to get a hint of apple flavor and a healthier sweetening agent.
This classic carrot cake recipe will bring you joy and comfort no matter what time of the year it may be. Serve it on any special occasion, and it will surely be a huge hit. Enjoy! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
