Dense Moist Carrot Cake Recipe
Dense Moist Carrot Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- For the frosting:
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just blended. Stir in the carrots and walnuts. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
To make the frosting, in a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, mixing until smooth. Frost the cooled cake.
Nutrition
This recipe makes 16 servings. Each serving of this dense, moist carrot cake has approximately 462 calories, 26.5 grams of fat, 2.6 grams of saturated fat, 57.2 grams of carbohydrates, 2.2 grams of fiber, 38.8 grams of sugar, and 5.2 grams of protein.
This recipe is full of flavor and nutrition. The carrots add a nice sweetness and are a great source of vitamin A, and the walnuts give it a crunchy texture and are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. The cream cheese frosting adds a bit of indulgence and is a good source of calcium.
This dense, moist carrot cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Serve it as a dessert or a snack and enjoy the deliciousness!
