One-Layer Frosted Carrot Cake

Name: One-Layer Frosted Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, stirred before measuring; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup grated carrots; 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup raisins, or coarsely chopped dates, optional; 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature; 1 tablespoon warm water; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

A simple single-layer carrot cake, baked in a 9-inch pan and finished with cream cheese frosting, can optionally include raisins or chopped dates.

⭐ 3.9 (127 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 45 minTotal: 60 minYields: 9 servings

Category Tags:

Dessert Cake

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 F (165 C). Grease and flour an 8 or 9-inch square pan.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, oil, eggs, and vanilla; blend on low speed for 1 minute.
Fold in carrots, nuts, and optional raisins or dates.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a wooden pick comes out clean.
Cool the cake completely on a wire rack.
For the frosting, beat cream cheese, water, and vanilla in a medium bowl, then gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth.
Spread frosting onto the cooled cake.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 601 kcal

Carbohydrate: 77 g

Cholesterol: 51 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 6 g

Saturated Fat: 6 g

Sodium: 374 mg

Sugar: 60 g

Fat: 31 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g