Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in this moist and flavorful carrot cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting, a perfect dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 300g grated carrots
• 250g flour
• 200g sugar
• 3 eggs
• 200g cream cheese
• 100g butter
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 100g chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, flour, sugar, and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the vanilla extract and melted butter; mix well.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
5. Grease and flour a round cake pan, then pour in the batter evenly.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
7. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar to taste and mix well.
8. Spread the cream cheese frosting on top of the cooled cake and decorate as desired.

Summary:

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 20
• Protein: 6
• Carbs: 65
• Potassium: 300mg
• Magnesium: 35mg