Sarah's Carrot Cake

Moist, flavorful, and irresistibly creamy, Sarah's Carrot Cake is the ultimate dessert for any occasion. Packed with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and featuring the perfect balance of sweetness from both granulated and brown sugars, this classic recipe is elevated with the addition of Greek yogurt for a tender crumb. Three full cups of freshly grated carrots shine through in every bite, while optional chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting made from scratch, this two-layer carrot cake is as stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or as an everyday treat, this homemade carrot cake will be your go-to for impressive yet easy-to-make baked goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
• 4 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3 cups Grated carrots
• 1 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
• 8 ounces Cream cheese
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 3 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts (if using) with a spatula.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

While the cakes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.

Step 10

Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 11

Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake. Place the second cake on top and frost the top and sides evenly.

Step 12

Decorate with additional chopped walnuts or grated carrot if desired. Slice and serve!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2349.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8477.6

Total Fat 488.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 152.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 137.8g
Cholesterol 1243.6mg	0%
Sodium 4671.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 988.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.1g	0%
Total Sugars 757.2g
Protein 100.1g	0%

Vitamin D 218.3IU	0%
Calcium 845.4mg	0%
Iron 23.8mg	0%
Potassium 2460.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 45.2%