Carrot Cake

Name: Carrot Cake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups (319 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 3/4 cup (160 grams) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing; 1 1/2 cups (320 grams) lightly packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 4 medium carrots, unpeeled and finely shredded (about 211 grams shredded); 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, finely chopped (optional); 1/2 cup golden raisins (optional); 1/2 cup (4 ounces/113 grams) full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 sticks (8 ounces/226 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 4 cups (1 pound/454 grams) confectioners’ sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 3 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:1h 10min

Our best carrot cake recipe is an austere affair—add in the nuts, raisins, and pineapple if you must! The cream cheese buttercream frosting is quick & easy.

Updated at: Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:02:16 GMT