Description
A delicious Honey Bun Carrot Cake layered with creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, eggs, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cinnamon cream. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of cinnamon cream on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides with the remaining cinnamon cream.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a firmer texture.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half the oil with unsweetened applesauce.
- You can also add raisins or shredded coconut to the batter for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg