Silly Carrot Cake Frosting (Print Version)

Moist spiced carrot cake layered with a vibrant, creamy frosting dotted with sprinkles and nuts.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Carrot Cake

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - ½ teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
09 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
10 - 1 cup vegetable oil
11 - 4 large eggs
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 2 ½ cups grated carrots
14 - ½ cup chopped walnuts
15 - ½ cup shredded coconut
16 - ½ cup well-drained crushed pineapple
17 - ½ cup golden raisins

→ Chaotic Cream Cheese Frosting

18 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
19 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
20 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
21 - 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
22 - 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
23 - ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
24 - ⅓ cup chopped pecans (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
03 - In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually fold dry mixture into wet ingredients until mostly combined.
05 - Gently fold in grated carrots, walnuts, shredded coconut, crushed pineapple, and golden raisins until evenly distributed.
06 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 35–40 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
07 - Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add vanilla and orange marmalade; mix well. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
09 - Fold in half of the rainbow sprinkles and chopped pecans, if using, for texture and color.
10 - Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Top with second layer and frost the top and sides.
11 - Scatter remaining sprinkles and additional pecans over the cake for a whimsical finish.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Moist, flavorful carrot cake packed with texture and vibrant ingredients
  • Chaotic, fun cream cheese frosting topped with sprinkles and pecans
02 -
  • Contains eggs, gluten, dairy, and tree nuts, so check all packaging for allergies
  • Cool the cakes completely before frosting to prevent melting chaos
03 -
  • Add candied ginger or swap walnuts for pistachios to switch up the flavor
  • For a nut-free version, omit all nuts and add extra coconut or raisins for texture
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