Easter Carrot Cake
Easter Carrot Cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for celebrating the holiday season. This cake is made with fresh carrots, warm spices, and a rich cream cheese frosting that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
To make this Easter Carrot Cake, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
For the cream cheese frosting, you will need:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the oil and mix until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
While the cakes are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
Once the cakes have finished baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one of the cakes. Place the second cake on top and spread another layer of frosting on top. Decorate the cake with additional chopped walnuts and raisins, if desired.
This Easter Carrot Cake is a perfect combination of warm spices, sweet carrots, and creamy frosting. It is a great dessert to serve at any Easter gathering or celebration.
Type of dish: Dessert cake
Main ingredients: Carrots, Walnuts, Cream cheese
