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Classic Carrot Cake

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Classic Carrot Cake is a timeless dessert that balances sweetness with delightful spices, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. This fluffy cake, imbued with warm flavors from cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, is generously layered and topped with creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting. Perfectly moist thanks to fresh grated carrots and buttermilk, this cake promises to be a crowd-pleaser at birthdays, holidays, or even for a cozy afternoon treat. Each bite is a celebration of flavor that will leave everyone coming back for more.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 5 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, combine melted coconut oil and sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold in grated carrots until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for about 26 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by beating cream cheese and butter together with powdered sugar.

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