Carrot Cake: Tender and Moist with Zesty Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot Cake
85 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
19
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Moist, nutty carrot cake with warm spices and zesty lemon cream cheese frosting - a European classic. The earthy sweetness of the carrots pairs perfectly with the tangy frosting, creating a delightful contrast in every bite. A timeless treat for any celebration or afternoon coffee!
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For the Cake
225 gAll-purpose flour
100 gGround hazelnuts
1 tspBaking powder
1 tspBaking soda
1 tspSalt
1 1/2 tspGround cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground ginger
200 gGranulated sugar
115 gUnsalted butter
4 largeEggs
2 cupsCarrots
from 1 lemonLemon zest
from 1 lemonLemon juice
1 tspVanilla extract
30 gWalnuts or pecans
For the Frosting
225 gCream cheese
115 g Unsalted butter
450 gIcing sugar
2 tbspLemon juice
1 tspVanilla extract