Every celebration should include cake. Cakes are essential for any occasion, whether you're celebrating a family event or surprising loved ones with a birthday cake. It's easy to order a cake online and make any occasion memorable. But if you are the type who prefers to bake cakes at home over ordering online, we have an option for you. What about making a carrot cake at home? It's moist, deliciously spiced, and filled with carrots. Do you love the idea? Are you already salivating at the thought of this delicious dessert? You can follow this carrot cake scratch-recipe step by step until you see the delicious results.

Carrot cake recipe ingredients

* 2 cups all-purpose flour * 2 teaspoons baking soda * 1 teaspoon baking soda Ground cinnamon: 1 1/2 teaspoons * 1 teaspoon ground ginger * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutsmeg * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 3/4 cup vegetable oil or canola * 4 large eggs room temperature 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar * 1/2 cup granulated Sugar 1 cup unsweetened applesauce * 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract * 3 cups grated carrots, lightly packaged

Cream Cheese Frosting

Brick-style cream cheese in 1 packet, softened at room temperature 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature * 2 cups powdered Sugar * 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

How to make Carrot Cake

Pre-heat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray two 9-inch round cake pans with non-stick spray. You can also line each pan with parchment paper for an easier removal. Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Stir in the cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. * Combine the oil, eggs and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add the applesauce and vanilla extract. * Add the grated carrots to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined. Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until well combined. Use a rubber spatula or a whisk to mix the batter. Place the batter in both prepared pans evenly. Bake the cakes at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick is inserted in the centre of each cake comes out clean. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack and let cool in the pans for 20-25 minutes. After the cakes are cooled, take them out of the pans and transfer them to a wire rack for cooling.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Mix the cream cheese in a bowl with the paddle attachment or in a bowl using a hand mixer. Mix the butter in and continue to mix the mixture for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until it is smooth and well-combined. Continue mixing the vanilla extract and powdered sugar until well combined. Scrape down the sides as necessary.

To Assemble the Cake

Use a knife to level the tops of all cakes. * Place one of each cake on a cake stand. Add a little more than 1/2 cup frosting to top it. Smoothen it into an even layer. * Spread the frosting on the second cake layer. Add pecans or any other toppings if you wish, and you have a classic carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. This is the best recipe for carrot cake. It will make a delicious, moist and satisfying carrot cake that will please your taste buds. If you're not a great baker or don't feel confident baking, you can order a carrot cake online. You can order eggless cakes online or fruit cakes delivery online and have them delivered right at your door in no time.

Simple Carrot Cake-Scratch Recipe