Description
This Easter Carrot Cake is a moist, spiced masterpiece perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with fresh carrots, warm cinnamon, and nutmeg, then topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, it’s a festive dessert that will impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting Easter dinner or bringing a dish to share, this carrot cake will be the star of your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt).
- In separate bowl, mix sugars and oil. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir in grated carrots and walnuts.
- Divide batter between two greased 9-inch cake pans lined with parchment paper.
- Bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake layers, decorate with walnuts or Easter sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- For best texture, use freshly grated carrots rather than pre-shredded.
- Cake can be made 1 day ahead – store unfrosted layers wrapped in plastic wrap.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend.
- Store leftovers refrigerated in airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 480 Kcal
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Easter carrot cake, holiday dessert, moist carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, Easter baking, spiced cake, homemade carrot cake, festive dessert