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 all-purpose flour ((measured via spoon and level method)); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 10 tablespoons unsalted butter ((1 stick + 2 tablespoons)); 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs ((room temperature preferable)); 2 cups grated carrots ((from 2-3 large carrots)*); 1/2 cup shredded coconut ((optional)); 4 ounces cream cheese, cold; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon 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 single layer carrot cake with cream cheese frosting delivers on a spring classic in smaller proportions.

Updated at: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:16:24 GMT