{"id":19798,"date":"2021-05-12T10:15:20","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T10:15:20","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T10:12:34","slug":"simple-carrot-cake-scratch-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fablog.floweraura.com\/simple-carrot-cake-scratch-recipe","title":{"rendered":"Simple Carrot Cake-Scratch Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cakes are the centerpiece of every celebration. Be it about surprising your loved ones on their birthday or about celebrating an occasion with your family, cakes are a must-have. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floweraura.com\/cakes\">online cake shops<\/a> around us, it has become easy to order a cake online without any hassle and make every occasion a memorable one but if you are the old-school kind who loves to bake a cake at home rather than opting for an online delivery we have an alternative for you. <\/p>\n<div style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/floweraura-blog-img.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/carrot_cake\/Blog_cover+(1).jpg\" alt=\" Carrot Cake-Scratch Recipe \" title=\" Carrot Cake-Scratch Recipe \" style=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>How about baking a classic carrot cake at home which is moist, perfectly spices and made with lots of carrots and cream cheese frosting? Love the idea and already drooling imagining this heavenly dessert? If yes, all you have to do is follow this carrot cake scratch recipe step and step and wait  until this delicious cake takes its form. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sweet\">Ingredients For: Carrot Cake Recipe <\/h2>\n<div id=\"blog-all-images\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/floweraura-blog-img.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/carrot_cake\/1+Blog_Post+(5).jpg\" alt=\" Ingredients For Carrot Cake Recipe  \" title=\" Ingredients For Carrot Cake Recipe  \" \/><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 2 cups all-purpose flour <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 2 teaspoons baking powder<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1 teaspoon baking soda<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1 and 1\/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1\/2 teaspoon ground ginger<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1\/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 3\/4 cup canola or vegetable oil<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 4 large eggs room temperature<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1 and 1\/2 cups light brown sugar<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1\/2 cup granulated sugar<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1\/2 cup unsweetened applesauce<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 3 cups grated carrots, lightly packed<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sweet\">Cream Cheese Frosting:<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022 1 package brick-style cream cheese, softened to room temperature<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00bd cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 2 cups powdered sugar<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<\/p>\n<div id=\"blog-all-images\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/floweraura-blog-img.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/carrot_cake\/2+Blog_Post+(5).jpg\" alt=\" Cream Cheese Frosting \" title=\" Cream Cheese Frosting \" \/><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sweet\">Instructions to Make Carrot Cake:<\/h2>\n<div id=\"blog-all-images\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/floweraura-blog-img.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/carrot_cake\/3+Blog_Post+(4).jpg\" alt=\" Instructions To Make: Carrot Cake \" title=\" Instructions To Make: Carrot Cake \" \/><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Begin with preheating the oven to 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C) and spray two 9-inch round cake pans well with non-stick cooking spray (you can also line the bottom of each pan with parchment paper for easier removal) and set aside. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients including the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until well combined and keep it aside. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce, and vanilla extract until they are all fully combined. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Now, add the grated carrots into the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a whisk or rubber spatula until just combined, making sure not to over mix the batter. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Pour the cake batter evenly between both prepared cake pans. Bake at 350\u00b0F for 30-35 minutes or until the tops of the cakes are set and a toothpick inserted into the centre of each one comes out clean. Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack, and allow to cool in the pans for about 20-25 minutes. Once the cakes have cooled, remove them from the pans and place the cakes onto the wire rack to finish cooling. <\/p>\n<div id=\"blog-all-images\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/floweraura-blog-img.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/carrot_cake\/5+Blog_Post+(3).jpg\" alt=\" Instructions To Make: Carrot Cake \" title=\" Instructions To Make: Carrot Cake \" \/><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sweet\">Cream Cheese Frosting:<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022 In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a hand-held mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Now, add the butter and mix for about 30 seconds to about 1 minute until the mixture is well combined and smooth.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.<\/p>\n<div id=\"blog-all-images\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/floweraura-blog-img.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/carrot_cake\/6+Blog_Post+(3).jpg\" alt=\" Cream Cheese Frosting \" title=\" Cream Cheese Frosting \" \/><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sweet\">To Assemble The Cake<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022 Level the tops of each cake with a knife or cake leveller. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Place one of the cakes on a cake stand and top it with a little over 1\/2 cup of the frosting, and smooth it out into one even layer.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Place the other cake layer over the frosting and Repeat the same process of frosting and frost the top and sides of the cake as well. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Top with pecans or other toppings of choice if desired and your classic carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is ready. <\/p>\n<div id=\"blog-all-images\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/floweraura-blog-img.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/carrot_cake\/7+Blog_Post+(2).jpg\" alt=\" best carrot cake recipe\n\" title=\" best carrot cake recipe\n\" \/><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Well, this is the best carrot cake recipe that will surely yield for a delicious and scrumptious carrot cake that will delight your taste buds instantly. However, if you are not that much of a baker and believe that you would not be able to follow this simple carrot cake recipe you can always order one online. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floweraura.com\/cakes\/eggless\">eggless cakes online<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floweraura.com\/cakes\/flavour\/fruit\">fruit cake delivery<\/a>, you can find anything at the online cake shops and get them delivered to your doorstep in absolutely no time. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cakes are the centerpiece of every celebration. 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