The Bakery-Style Carrot Cake That’ll Make You Forget Store-Bought Forever 🥕✨
Inspired by Delicate Kitchen
Moist, nutty, and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting—this bakery-style carrot cake with roasted hazelnuts is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
The Bakery-Style Carrot Cake That’ll Make You Forget Store-Bought Forever 🥕✨
Inspired by Delicate KitchenMoist, nutty, and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting—this bakery-style carrot cake with roasted hazelnuts is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Chef's Tips
Ensure carrots are finely grated for an even texture.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Roasting hazelnuts enhances their flavor—don’t skip this step.
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Ingredients
Cake Batter
Cream Cheese Frosting
Instructions
Bake the Cake
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a 20×20 cm baking pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and foamy.
- 3
Slowly mix in vegetable oil and milk.
- 4
Stir in grated carrots and roasted hazelnuts.
- 5
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract.
- 6
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- 7
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting
- 1
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- 2
Add erythritol (or powdered sugar), vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- 3
Mix until creamy.
- 4
Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
Comments & Reviews
Chefuyii👩🍳
7/10/2025
This looks so so good
Madara
7/6/2025
Looks heavenly
May
7/5/2025
Carrot cake goodness! 🫶🏼🥕
Sharmaine
7/4/2025
I'm saving this recipe, carrot cake is one of my favorites
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 slice
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
