# Carrot cake (from Natashas Kitchen)

Video: [EASY CARROT CAKE RECIPE with Cream Cheese Frosting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw) by [Natashas Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@Natashaskitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.30 per serving, ~$26.36 for ~8 portions (assumed); saves ~$5.20* per serving (61%) vs ordering out (~$8.50*). * Estimate: 9 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 8 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario dessert at ~$8.50, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour _(amount estimated)_
- 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar _(amount estimated)_
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tsp baking soda _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tsp baking powder _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tsp salt _(amount estimated)_
- 1 and 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon _(amount estimated)_
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg _(amount estimated)_
- 1/2 tsp allspice _(amount estimated)_
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves _(amount estimated)_
- 1 cup light olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- 3/4 cup applesauce _(amount estimated)_
- 4 large eggs
- 14 oz carrots
- 1/2 cup golden raisins _(amount estimated)_
- 1 cup chopped pecans _(amount estimated)_
- 3 sticks unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp vanilla extract _(amount estimated)_
- 4 cups powdered sugar

## Steps

1. [0:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=23s) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease two nine-inch cake pans with butter and parchment paper.
2. [0:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=47s) In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
3. [1:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=117s) In a second large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, applesauce, and eggs.
4. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=139s) Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold together with a spatula until combined.
5. [3:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=197s) Peel and grate carrots on a box grater to get about three cups of grated carrots.
6. [3:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=221s) Add the grated carrots, raisins, and chopped pecans to the batter and fold until incorporated.
7. [4:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=242s) Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8. [5:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=305s) Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. [5:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=325s) Cool the cakes in the pans for 15 to 20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10. [5:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=336s) Run a knife around the edges of the pans and invert to release the cake layers.
11. [6:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=412s) In a mixing bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer until light in color.
12. [7:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=434s) Add softened cream cheese and beat until well combined.
13. [7:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=448s) Mix in salt and vanilla extract.
14. [8:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=507s) Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating after each addition, then whip until smooth and spreadable.
15. [9:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=554s) Place the first cake layer on a stand and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.
16. [10:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=616s) Top with the second cake layer, bottom side up.
17. [10:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB0jyeTN1jw&t=634s) Apply a crumb coat of frosting around the cake, then add more frosting to cover completely.
18. Pipe frosting puffs around the top edge and garnish with chopped pecans.

## Equipment

- cake pans
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- spatula
- box grater
- kitchen scale
- oven
- toothpick
- wire rack
- electric hand mixer
- cake stand
- offset spatula
- piping bag with star tip

## What the video didn't say

- exact quantity of flour
- exact quantity of sugars
- exact quantity of baking soda and baking powder
- exact quantity of salt and spices
- exact quantity of oil and applesauce
- exact quantity of raisins and pecans
- exact quantity of vanilla extract
- servings
- total baking time in minutes

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