Name: Easy Carrot Snack Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 4 eggs, room temp; 3 cups peeled carrots, 5 medium carrots; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 16 oz. Cream cheese, softened; 8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp heavy cream

Description

The Easy Carrot Snack Cake is a delightful blend of sweet and spice, with a moist and tender crumb that’s perfectly complemented by the rich and creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. This cake is not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.

What’s truly wonderful about this recipe is its simplicity and the wholesome goodness of fresh carrots, warm spices, and crunchy pecans. Whether you’re serving it as a dessert for a family gathering or enjoying a slice with your afternoon tea, this carrot snack cake is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

Ingredients

Scale

Carrot Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
4 eggs, room temp
3 cups peeled carrots, 5 medium carrots
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

16 oz. Cream cheese, softened
8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease two 9×9 baking dishes and line with parchment paper.
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
Add vanilla extract and eggs to the sugar mixture and whisk until combined.
Gradually fold in the flour mixture, one cup at a time.
Mix in grated carrots and chopped pecans.
Pour half of the batter into each prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and heavy cream. Mix until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Once the cakes are completely cool, frost them and sprinkle with additional chopped pecans if desired. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 450 kcal