Carrot Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

12 servings
Looking for a moist, dense carrot cake recipe that can be made in a bundt pan? If so, this Carrot Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is PERFECT! Made with vegetable oil, this cake features fresh carrots, and is homemade cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

  • all purpose flour
    2 c
  • vegetable oil
    1 c
  • eggs

    room temperature

    4
  • granulated sugar
    1 c
  • light brown sugar
    ¼ c
  • tsps. vanilla extract
    2
  • carrots

    I processed mine in the food processor

    2 c
  • baking soda
    1 tsp
  • baking powder
    1 tsp
  • salt
    ⅛ tsp
  • tsps cinnamon
    2
  • ground clove
    ¼ tsp
  • nutmeg
    ¼ tsp
  • cream cheese

    room temperature

    8 oz
  • whole milk
    ¼ c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • powdered sugar
    ¼ c
  • pecans
    ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, add oil, and sugars. Whisk until combined.

  3. 3

    Add eggs, and whisk until combined.

  4. 4

    Add vanilla extract and whisk to combine. Mixture will be fluffy.

  5. 5

    Add baking soda, powder, salt, and spices to the bowl and combine.

  6. 6

    Stir in flour and mix until thoroughly combined.

  7. 7

    Add shredded carrots into the batter and fold.

  8. 8

    Grease a bundt pan and pour batter in evenly.

  9. 9

    Bake for 42-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. This cake with be dense but springy and slightly dark.

  10. 10

    Allow the cake to fully cool before removing from the pan.

Cream cheese frosting

  1. 1

    Add softened cream cheese, milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Beat mixture until lump free, light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Spread on cooled cake. Add pecans or walnuts (optional).

Carrot Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

55 min12 servings314 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving that classic, comforting flavor of a homemade carrot cake but want a stunning presentation? This Carrot Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is your ultimate answer! Designed to be delightfully moist and dense, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from a casual family dessert to a special gathering.

What makes this Carrot Bundt Cake truly exceptional is its incredible texture and rich flavor. We use vegetable oil to ensure every slice is wonderfully tender and never dry, complemented by the natural sweetness and earthy notes of freshly grated carrots. The blend of warm spices like cinnamon, ground clove, and nutmeg creates that signature cozy aroma and taste that everyone loves in a good carrot cake recipe.

The elegance of a bundt pan not only gives this cake a beautiful, intricate shape but also promotes even baking, ensuring a perfectly cooked cake every time. And let's not forget the star topping: a luscious, tangy homemade cream cheese frosting. This rich and creamy frosting perfectly balances the spiced sweetness of the cake, creating a harmonious bite you won't soon forget.

For an added layer of flavor and texture, consider folding in some chopped pecans into the batter, as suggested in the recipe, or even a handful of golden raisins. Serving this magnificent dessert is simple – it’s a showstopper on its own, but pairs beautifully with a warm cup of coffee or tea, or even a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for an extra treat. Get ready to bake the best Carrot Bundt Cake you've ever tasted!

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