{"id":"7e50ec32-9c32-4f8f-b0ff-0fe84bf6e4ab","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/7e50ec32-9c32-4f8f-b0ff-0fe84bf6e4ab","source_url":"https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/carrot-cake-with-cream-cheese-icing/","title":"Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT80M","image_url":"https://kitchen-by-the-sea.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Carrot-Cake-10.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 ½ cup vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4  eggs","item":"eggs","quantity":4},{"text":"2 cups flour","item":"flour","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground cardamom","item":"ground cardamom","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 cups grated carrots","item":"grated carrots","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup chopped nuts or unsweetened coconut (optional)","item":"chopped nuts or unsweetened coconut","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1  small can crushed pineapple (lightly drained (8 oz can))","item":"small can crushed pineapple (lightly drained (8 oz can))","quantity":1},{"text":"1  stick butter (113 g or 1/2 cup)","item":"butter","quantity":1,"unit":"stick","preparation":"113 g or 1/2 cup"},{"text":"1  stick cream cheese (226 g or 1 cup)","item":"cream cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"stick","preparation":"226 g or 1 cup"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)","item":"almond extract","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla","item":"vanilla","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3-4 cups powdered sugar (Depending on how stiff you want the icing)","item":"powdered sugar","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"cup","preparation":"Depending on how stiff you want the icing"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees."},{"number":2,"text":"Grease and line a 9x13” pans with parchment paper"},{"number":3,"text":"In a large bowl, whisk together oil and sugar. Add eggs one at a time until well combined."},{"number":4,"text":"Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined."},{"number":5,"text":"Add in pineapple and grated carrots and mix until just combined."},{"number":6,"text":"Pour into prepared pans and bake for ~40-50 minutes (it may take more or less depending on the oven so make sure to cook until a toothpick comes out clean)"},{"number":7,"text":"In the base of a kitchen aid or large bowl with a hand mixer, add softened butter and cream cheese","section":"Cream Cheese Icing:"},{"number":8,"text":"On medium high speed, beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy (around 2 minutes)","section":"Cream Cheese Icing:"},{"number":9,"text":"Add salt, almond extract, and vanilla. Whip until combined","section":"Cream Cheese Icing:"},{"number":10,"text":"On low speed, add the powder sugar ½ cup at a time","section":"Cream Cheese Icing:"},{"number":11,"text":"Once all the sugar has been added, turn up the mixture and whip on medium high until light and fluffy (around 2 minutes)","section":"Cream Cheese Icing:"},{"number":12,"text":"Spread icing over the cooled, sheet cake in an even layer. This is a generous amount of icing, so add as much or little as you like","section":"Cream Cheese Icing:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.490728+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.490728+00:00"}