The Best Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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The Best Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

NUTRITION · PER SERVING265M COOK
CAL 23%·PRO 11%
CARBS 54G47% OF CAL
3G FIBER38G SUGAR13G OTHER
FAT 26G50% OF CAL
8G SAT18G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A moist spiced carrot cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting and pecans. A classic cake with warm spices that's perfect for celebrations or dessert.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 15
  • 1 pound medium carrots, 6 to 7 large carrots, ends trimmed (no need to peel)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable, canola or other neutral-flavored oil (see note)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (see note)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • Toasted chopped pecans, for garnish (optional)
PREP
45M
SODIUM
286MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.