Carrot Cake with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

A Carrot Cake with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect balance of tender, spiced cake and tangy, creamy frosting. Here’s a recipe for this beloved classic with a festive twist—ideal for any special occasion or holiday treat!

Ingredients:

For the carrot cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional for extra spice)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup raisins or currants (optional)

For the spiced cream cheese frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

Directions:

video instructions available below
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