Sigrid's Carrot Cake
Ingredients
- 2 c.granulated sugar
- 1 c.vegetable oil
plus more for the pans
- 4 largeeggs
- 2 c.all-purpose flour
plus more for the pans
- 1 tsp.baking powder
- 1 tsp.baking soda
- 1 tsp.ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp.kosher salt
- 2 c.grated carrots
- ¾ c.salted butter
softened
- 12 oz.cream cheese
softened
- 1 ½ lb.powdered sugar
- 2 tsp.vanilla extract
- ½ c.chopped pecans
toasted
Directions
- 1
For the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 (8-inch) round cake pans. Line the pans with parchment paper and grease the parchment. Dust the pans with flour.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, oil, and eggs. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir to combine. Then, add the carrots and mix well.
- 3
Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pans on a rack, then run a butter knife around the edges of the pans and remove the cakes to the rack to cool completely. Remove the parchment.
- 4
For the frosting: In large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese with a mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until fluffy. Place 1 cake layer on a platter and spread with frosting, then top with the second layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Top the cake with the pecans.
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About this Recipe
Craving the quintessential Easter dessert that brings smiles to every face? Sigrid's Carrot Cake, a beloved recipe from Ree Drummond's family friend, promises a moist, intensely flavorful experience crowned with the perfect, decadent cream cheese frosting. It’s the ultimate homemade treat to celebrate the season.
This isn't just any carrot cake; it's a testament to simple, wholesome ingredients expertly combined to create a cake that consistently delivers. The generous amount of grated carrots ensures a wonderfully moist crumb, while the rich, tangy cream cheese frosting provides the ideal counterpoint to the cake's natural sweetness. It's a tried-and-true classic that has been perfected over time, making it a reliable choice for any special occasion.
Prepare for a truly delightful dessert experience. Each forkful of Sigrid's Carrot Cake offers a symphony of textures and tastes: a tender, beautifully spiced cake infused with natural sweetness from the carrots, perfectly balanced by the incredibly smooth, rich, and slightly tart cream cheese frosting. The toasted pecans add a welcome layer of nutty crunch and depth, elevating the entire dish. You'll find a beautifully balanced flavor that’s both comforting and celebratory, making it the ideal centerpiece for your Easter spread or any festive gathering.
The toasted pecans add a delightful textural element and nutty flavor, but you can easily swap them for toasted walnuts if you prefer. For a nut-free version, simply omit them entirely. While this recipe specifically calls for salted butter in the cream cheese frosting for a perfectly balanced flavor profile, you can substitute unsalted butter if that's what's available, adding a tiny pinch of salt to achieve a similar depth.
Sigrid's Carrot Cake is absolutely perfect for your Easter celebration, making it a standout holiday dessert. It also shines as a thoughtful homemade treat for birthdays, potlucks, or any gathering where you want to impress with a truly delicious and classic cake. Serve it chilled, allowing the flavors of the cake and frosting to meld beautifully.