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Filipino Style Carrot Cake

Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, my Filipino Style Carrot Cake has a tropical twist that makes it uniquely delicious and perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: cake
Cuisine: Dessert, Filipino
Servings: 12
Calories: 375kcal

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups grated carrots
  • ½ cup walnuts or pecans (optional) chopped

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk optional for desired consistency

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  • Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  • Incorporate carrots: Gradually stir the grated carrots into the wet ingredients.
  • Combine dry and wet mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
  • Bake the cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk (if needed for spreading consistency) and beat until well combined.
  • Assemble the cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a thick layer of cream cheese frosting over the top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  • Garnish: Optionally, garnish with additional chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or carrot decorations.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

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