Spiced Carrot and Walnut Cake

This spiced carrot and walnut cake combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the crunch of walnuts, creating a moist and flavorful dessert. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, it's perfect for any occasion.

A beautifully decorated spiced carrot and walnut cake on a rustic wooden table, with slices cut to reveal the moist interior, surrounded by fresh carrots and walnuts.
Flavor-Based Cakes Carrot Cakes carrot cake walnut cream cheese frosting spiced cake dessert
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Step 1:

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Step 2:

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. Step 3:

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the vegetable oil until well combined.

  4. Step 4:

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.

  5. Step 5:

    Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. Step 6:

    While the cake is baking, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

  7. Step 7:

    Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

  8. Step 8:

    Slice the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious spiced carrot and walnut cake!
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