Sigrid's Carrot Cake

Name: Sigrid's Carrot Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 c. granulated sugar; 1 c. vegetable oil, plus more for the pans; 4 large eggs; 2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom (optional); 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 2 c. grated carrots (grated on the largest holes); 3/4 c. salted butter, softened; 12 oz. cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 lb. powdered sugar; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 c. finely chopped toasted pecans

Instructions

Prep:30min

Sigrid's carrot cake is one of Ree Drummond's favorite dessert recipes. It's moist, flavorful, and topped with cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans.

Updated at: Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:01:46 GMT