Carrot Cake Desserts: 9 Sweet Ideas for a Cozy Homemade Treat
Soft, spiced, and topped with creamy frosting, these carrot cake desserts bring classic flavor to cakes, bars, cupcakes, and more. They are perfect for holidays, parties, and cozy homemade baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups finely shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, as needed
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare your cake pans or baking pan.
- Whisk the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Whisk the sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded carrots.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix gently. Fold in the walnuts.
- Bake until the center is set and a toothpick shows a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat until fluffy.
- Frost and serve as a cake, bars, or another carrot cake dessert style.
Notes
- Freshly shredded carrots give the best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Let the cake cool fully before frosting.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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