Carrot Cake - The BEST | Moist, Spiced, and Easy

Craving something cozy, nostalgic, and downright delicious? This classic Carrot Cake recipe brings everything you love — tender spiced cake, sweet carrots, and a silky cream cheese glaze.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just getting started, this easy-to-follow tutorial will have you whipping up a stunning cake that looks (and tastes) straight from a bakery.

I'll guide you step-by-step through the magic — plus share some fun history behind why carrot cake has been charming tastebuds for centuries.

Get ready to impress your friends, your family... and yourself! Hit play, and let's make some carrot cake magic together. 🥕✨

Ingredients

• 330g (1½ cups) light brown sugar

• 240ml (1 cup) vegetable oil

• 4 whole eggs

• 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

• 8g (2 tsp) baking powder

• 2g (½ tsp) baking soda

• 4g (2 tsp) ground cinnamon

• 3g (1½ tsp) ground ginger

• 0.5g (¼ tsp) ground cloves

• 1g (½ tsp) ground nutmeg

• 3g (½ tsp) salt

• 200g (2 cups) grated carrots

• Butter, for greasing

Cream Cheese Glaze:

• 240g (2 cups) powdered sugar (icing/confectioners' sugar)

• 10g (2 tsp) unsalted butter, melted

• 2.5g (½ tsp) vanilla extract

• 170g (¾ cup) cream cheese, at room temperature

Method

1. Prep That Pan:Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grab your Bundt pan, show it some love with a generous coating of butter, and sprinkle on a bit of flour and tap out the excess.

2. Whisk It Real Good (Wet Ingredients):In a big ol’ mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until it’s smooth and glossy. Think of it as giving your ingredients a pep talk – “You got this!”

3. Spice It Up (Dry Ingredients):In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. It’s basically a spice party – everyone’s invited.

4. Let’s Get Together (Combining):Gradually add those dry ingredients to the wet mix, stirring gently – no need to go Hulk on it. Just fold in the grated carrots like you’re tucking them into bed.

5. Time to Bake That Beauty:Pour the batter into your prepped pan. Pop it in the oven and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a skewer poked into the center comes out clean. Start checking after 40 minutes, in case your oven is running hot. Let it cool completely in the pan – patience, my friend!

6. The Crowning Glory (Glaze):In a bowl, beat that cream cheese like it owes you money – smooth and creamy. Add the melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix until you’ve got a silky, dreamy glaze.

7. Serve & Glow Up:Once the cake’s cooled down (no hot-headed cakes here), drizzle that gorgeous glaze over the top. Let it set for a few minutes – or don’t, if you’re too excited to wait. Slice, serve, and soak in the glory of your baking brilliance! 💫

Please watch the video below. Enjoy your adventure time in the kitchen.

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