CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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This Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is from reader Julie Haifley of Washington, D.C. It's a classic combination that works for a number of occassions, like Easter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for baking dish
2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
3 large eggs
3 cups loosely packed finely grated carrots (3 to 4 medium)
Cream Cheese Frosting for Carrot Cake

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with oil; set aside. In a food processor, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg; process to combine. Add sugar and yogurt; process until combined.
  • With processor running, add oil and then eggs, one at a time, processing until combined. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in carrots.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan.
  • Meanwhile, make frosting. With an offset spatula or a butter knife, spread frosting over top of cake. To serve, cut into squares.

janak bk
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This carrot cake is one of my favorite desserts. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


BBH Media
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I made this cake for Easter and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Oliwer stig
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This carrot cake is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a delicious and festive dessert.


Benjamin Pruett
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the nuts and raisins in it. The cream cheese frosting is also delicious.


JD Q
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The cake was easy to make and turned out perfect. Will definitely make it again.


Samuel Orimisansire
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This carrot cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Sue-Ellen Murdock
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I've never been a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


naseeb subani
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This carrot cake is amazing! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. The cream cheese frosting is also delicious.


Kalese Curry
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I was looking for a carrot cake recipe that wasn't too sweet, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was light and fluffy.


RS Rafsan
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake is moist and flavorful. I love the cream cheese frosting too.


Mehak Mehak20
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best carrot cake he's ever had.


Kim Matthew
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried!


Bosslady Nica
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The cake was super moist! The frosting was also very rich.


Mosh Leizor Panther
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I've made this carrot cake several times and it's always a hit! It's moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.


Wilson Akare
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This recipe is easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it baked evenly.


yazdan sajid
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This carrot cake is moist and has a wonderful flavor! The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


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