The Best Moist Carrot Cake Recipe with Tangy Frosting

The Best Moist Carrot Cake Recipe with Tangy Frosting

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Forget dry sponges This definitive Carrot Cake Recipe guarantees a perfectly moist crumb and is perfect for Easter or afternoon tea Get the foolproof steps here

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240g) All-Purpose Flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons (10g) Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons (8g) Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2g) Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) Fine Sea Salt
  • 4 Large Eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup (200g) Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1 cup (240ml) Vegetable Oil
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups (approx. 350g) Finely grated Carrots, tightly packed
  • 1 cup (100g) Chopped Walnuts or Pecans (optional, toasted)
  • 8 ounces (225g) Full-fat Cream Cheese, cold
  • 1/2 cup (113g) Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4 cups (480g) Powdered Sugar (Icing Sugar), sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) Pure Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (for frosting)

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