Carrot Walnut Cake with Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in the delightful combination of a moist carrot cake enhanced with crunchy walnuts and topped with a tangy Greek yogurt cream cheese frosting. This classic dessert suits various occasions, such as birthdays and afternoon tea. Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg complement the sweet carrots, crafting a flavorful treat that many will enjoy. The cake’s texture is rich and inviting, providing a harmonious balance between sweetness and spice. Its appeal lies in the blend of earthy carrots and buttery walnuts, which are perfectly matched by the frosting’s creamy tang. The experience of this cake is both inviting and memorable.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups shredded carrots
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well mixed.
3. In a large bowl, beat vegetable oil, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined and creamy.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined without over-mixing.
5. Carefully fold in the shredded carrots and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then gently transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, butter, and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
10. Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Top with the second cake layer.
11. Evenly frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting, smoothing with a spatula for a neat finish.
12. Serve the carrot walnut cake with Greek yogurt cream cheese frosting and enjoy the delightful flavors.

Keywords: Moist, Celebrate, Sweet, Tangy, Carrot Cake

Spice Rack: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Salt, Vanilla Extract

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