Spiced Carrot Cake with Creamy Walnut Frosting

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Carrot Cake with Walnut Frosting is a moist and flavorful treat perfect for any celebration. This vegetarian recipe features spiced carrots paired with a luscious walnut frosting, creating a delightful balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal for those following a vegetarian diet, this American classic is also gluten, dairy, and egg-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs.

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Overview

This fabulous and moist carrot cake is a delightful treat perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. The combination of spiced carrots and creamy walnut frosting creates a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Walnuts, Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 14

Cooking Time: 80 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups white sugar
• 2 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 1.5 Cups vegetable oil
• 4 Whole eggs
• 3 Cups carrots, grated
• 1 Cup walnuts, chopped
• 3 Ounces (oz) cream cheese
• 0.25 Cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 2.5 Cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 or 10-inch tube pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda. Gradually add the vegetable oil while mixing.
3. With an electric mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time until well incorporated.
4. Stir in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes. If using two 9-inch layer cake pans, adjust the baking time to 40 minutes.
6. For the frosting, blend the cream cheese and heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until smooth.
7. Add the vanilla extract and sifted confectioners' sugar to the cream cheese mixture, blending until the frosting is creamy and smooth.
8. Once the cake is baked and slightly cooled, spread the frosting over the cake. Enjoy your Spiced Carrot Delight with Creamy Walnut Frosting!

Enjoy your homemade Spiced Carrot Delight with Creamy Walnut Frosting!