Description
This Bunny Carrot Cake is a delightful and festive dessert that combines moist, spiced carrot cake layers with a smooth, creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or any time you want a charming cake with a sweet, cinnamon-infused flavor and a fun bunny shape decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 4 medium)
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well blended. Stir in the finely grated carrots to the mixture.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cake dense. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake the Cakes: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove cakes from the oven and let them cool completely in the pans.
- Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy, creating a luscious cream cheese frosting.
- Shape the Bunny: Once cakes are fully cooled, cut one cake to create bunny ears and a bow tie shape. Arrange the pieces on a serving platter to form a bunny shape.
- Frost and Decorate: Generously frost the bunny-shaped cake pieces with the cream cheese frosting and decorate with desired toppings such as shredded coconut, candies, or sprinkles to add texture and color.
Notes
- Ensure the carrots are finely grated for even texture inside the cake.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Make sure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- You can use shredded coconut or small candies to enhance the bunny decoration visually.
- Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh.
