Description
A delicious and moist oatmeal and carrot cake topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons milk, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or an 8-inch square baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Place the rolled oats in a bowl and pour the milk over them. Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the soaked oats and milk, followed by the grated carrots.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts and raisins, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the vanilla extract. Add milk if needed for consistency.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Optional ingredients like nuts and raisins can be adjusted based on preference.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg