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Joyful Spiced Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Spiced Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Whip up a delightful Spiced Carrot Cake topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for bringing a touch of Sunday joy to your kitchen. This recipe is designed to be warm, encouraging, and easy to follow.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups grated carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until well combined.
  4. Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Add the grated carrots and chopped nuts (if using) to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the vanilla extract and milk or cream, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
  12. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

Notes

  • Ensure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for the creamiest frosting.
  • For a more intense spice flavor, you can add a pinch of cardamom to the dry ingredients.
  • If you don’t have a 9×13 inch pan, you can use two 8 or 9 inch round pans. Adjust baking time as needed.

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