Jul 14 2026
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Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Inspired by Black-eyed Pea
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Make Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Icing Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Add Carrots and Nuts

    Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts or pecans gently into the batter.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cakes

    Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Icing Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare the Icing

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.

  2. 9

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.

  3. 10

    Ice the Cake

    Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of icing on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining icing.

  4. 11

    Serve

    Slice the cake and serve at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious carrot cake with cream cheese icing!

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