Introduction
Moist, spiced, and perfectly sweet, this classic carrot cake is a beloved dessert for all occasions. Bursting with grated carrots, warm spices, and optional nuts or raisins, it’s topped with a rich cream cheese frosting that makes every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
4 large eggs
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups grated carrots
Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, ½ cup raisins
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (115 g) butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: extra chopped nuts for garnish
