Name: Super Moist Carrot Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Carrot Cake:; 1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 3/4 cup (180 ml) vegetable oil*; 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt*; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups (260g) grated carrots (about 4 large); 3/4 cup (100g) chopped pecans; Cream Cheese Frosting:; 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 2–2.5 cups (240-300g) confectioners’ sugar; 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream*; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; salt, to taste

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

55m

This super moist carrot cake is a classic and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With creamy cream cheese frosting and a blend of spices, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The addition of Greek yogurt and pecans adds an extra dimension of flavor and texture.

Carrot Cake

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Servings: 8

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Carrot Cake

1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar

3/4 cup (180 ml) vegetable oil*

1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt*

3 large eggs

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups (260g) grated carrots (about 4 large)

3/4 cup (100g) chopped pecans

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature

1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

2–2.5 cups (240-300g) confectioners’ sugar

2 Tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream*

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

salt, to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

903kcal

45%
Fat

48g

2%
Saturated Fat

17g

0%
Carbohydrates

113g

5%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

78g

3%
Protein

9g

0%
Cholesterol

93mg

4%
Sodium

317mg

15%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Super Moist Carrot Cake

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Carrot Cake

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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