Single Layer Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Single Layer Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour ((measured via spoon and level method)); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; Pinch ground ginger and/or ground cloves ((optional)); 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter ((8 Tablespoons)); 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar ((packed)); 2 large eggs ((room temperature preferable)); 2 cups (165g) grated carrots ((from 2-3 large carrots)*); 1/2 cup (26g) unsweetened shredded coconut ((optional - see notes for other add-ins)); 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, cold; 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, room temperature ((4 Tablespoons)); 1 cup (113g) powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste ((or vanilla extract)); Pinch of salt; Extra grated carrots and/or chopped walnuts or pecans, for decoration ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:35min

Sweet, spiced, and positively loaded with carrots: this easy single layer carrot cake with cream cheese frosting delivers on a spring classic in smaller proportions.

Updated at: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:01:11 GMT