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This Carrot Cake recipe sneaks in apples and nuts. What’s your secret ingredient for baking?
Carrot cake has been around for hundreds of years, yep, people were sweetening cakes with carrots way back when sugar was hard to find. It’s kind of like the underdog of desserts: simple, sneaky healthy, but totally irresistible once you take a bite.
What’s not to love? It’s soft, moist, and full of cozy flavor thanks to cinnamon, carrots, and apples. Plus, you get a little crunch from nuts and a sweet surprise from raisins. Oh, and don’t forget that thick, dreamy layer of cream cheese frosting on top. That’s the part everyone fights over.
The best part? It’s got real stuff in it. Carrots and apples bring in vitamins and fiber, so this cake doesn’t just taste good, it feels good to eat. You get the treat and the benefits. Total win.
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Carrot Cake
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake, Cupcakes, Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Easy
Description
Warning: This Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Topping might disappear before you can say “more, please.”
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup white flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 big ones)
- 1 1/4 cups grated apple (2 large apples, peeled)
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Cream Cheese Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 4 oz (125g) cream cheese
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a big bowl, mix sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine both flours, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Pour the wet mix into the dry and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the carrots, apples, raisins, and nuts.
- Pour into a greased or lined 9×13 pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool a little, if you have the willpower to wait!
Cream Cheese:
- Mix the butter, cream cheese, icing sugar, and vanilla until it’s super smooth.
- Slather it over the cooled cake.
And then? Good luck waiting for guests, this cake pulls people to the kitchen like a magnet. It’s one of those recipes you’ll keep making because it’s just that reliable and crowd-pleasing.
Notes
Created, Prepared, Tried, and Tested by Corlea from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Craving cake that’s both cozy and surprisingly healthy? This Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Topping hits the spot.
You will love this Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Topping Recipe. Give it a try
This carrot cake is moist and packed with warm cinnamon, sweet carrots, and fresh apples. The cream cheese topping adds the perfect tangy finish. It’s easy to make, full of real ingredients, and loved by everyone who tries it. Anyone looking for a simple, delicious dessert will want to bake this right away.
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