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Moist Carrot Cake Recipe with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

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A moist and flavorful carrot cake with warm spices and a rich, nutty brown butter cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this easy recipe delivers comforting and delicious results.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups finely shredded carrots (about 4–5 medium carrots)
  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans or 1/2 cup raisins
  • For the frosting:
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 8 oz (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or lightly grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and the cooled browned butter until combined.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until combined.
  6. Fold in shredded carrots and optional nuts or raisins if using.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top gently.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking at 50 minutes.
  9. Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (at least 1 hour).
  10. For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until creamy.
  11. Slowly add the cooled browned butter in a thin stream while beating until frosting is silky and spreadable.
  12. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.

Notes

Do not skip browning the butter for the frosting as it adds a deep nutty flavor. Grate carrots finely for even moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender. Chill frosting if too soft before spreading. Check cake at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.

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