St David's Heavenly Carrot Cake

Indulge in the irresistible charm of **St David's Heavenly Carrot Cake**, a moist and flavorful dessert that embodies all the warmth and richness you crave in a classic carrot confection. Packed with freshly grated carrots, sweet crushed pineapple, and optional crunchy walnuts, this cake achieves perfect balance with its tender texture and subtle spice notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. Finished with a luxuriously creamy homemade cream cheese frosting, it's the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to casual weekend treats. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward steps, this recipe is as approachable as it is decadent. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a dessert enthusiast, this showstopping carrot cake is guaranteed to be the highlight of your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

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 Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cups Vegetable oil
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3 cups Grated carrots
• 0.75 cups Crushed pineapple (drained)
• 0.75 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
• 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 cups Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts (if using). Make sure these are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. 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 of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

To make the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a medium bowl until smooth.

Step 10

Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Garnish with additional chopped walnuts or decorative carrot curls, if desired. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2500.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8760.6

Total Fat 466.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 151.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.4g
Cholesterol 1253.4mg	0%
Sodium 4662.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1121.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.2g	0%
Total Sugars 890.4g
Protein 85.4g	0%

Vitamin D 222.3IU	0%
Calcium 714.9mg	0%
Iron 23.4mg	0%
Potassium 2272.8mg	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: 46.5%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 49.7%