There’s something special about a homemade carrot cake—its moist texture, warm spices, and the sweetness of carrots all come together to create a truly delightful dessert. Topped with a rich and tangy homemade cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for any celebration or simply when you’re craving a comforting treat. With added walnuts and dried fruits for extra texture and flavor, this carrot cake is sure to impress.
Moist Homemade Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This homemade carrot cake is packed with shredded carrots, walnuts, and a mix of dried fruits, all topped with a smooth and tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly spiced and irresistibly moist!
Recipe Details
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 8-10
Homemade Carrot Cake
Ingredients:
- 150g finely shredded carrots
- 130g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 80g caster sugar
- 80g brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- 100g corn oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 40g walnuts, chopped (feel free to add more if desired)
- 40g raisins (or mixed dried fruits)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line a baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir in the caster sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
- Add the shredded carrots, corn oil, vanilla extract, and beaten eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix for a few minutes until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts and dried fruits until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool on a wire rack before applying the cream cheese frosting.
Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
- 150g cream cheese, at room temperature
- 40g butter, at room temperature
- 70g icing sugar, sifted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Finely grated zest from 1 lemon
Directions:
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the sifted icing sugar, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon juice and grated lemon zest until well combined.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Enjoy your homemade carrot cake topped with rich, tangy cream cheese frosting for a perfect balance of sweetness and flavor!