Carrot Cake with Salted Caramel: The Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Indulge in this delicious Carrot Cake topped with rich salted caramel and creamy cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fold in grated carrots and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before frosting.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding crushed pineapple or raisins to the batter.
- Make sure the cakes are completely cool before applying the cream cheese frosting.