Best Carrot Cake Recipe (Super Moist) (2024)

This recipe is crazy delicious. I’m confident that it’s among the Best Carrot Cake you’ll ever eat. Everyone that I serve it to tells me that it’s moist and probably is the world’s best carrot cake recipe!

If you need an easy cake recipe, then you’ll love this one. It’s perfect as a year-round dessert, and it’s my family’s all-time favorite dessert!

The Best Carrot Cake

This recipe is from my mom’s collection. She handed it down to me, and whenever I make it, I’m reminded of her. My family loves it, and I think Amy’s recipe will stay a family tradition.

I just made this recipe recently, and my daughter and husband devoured the cake. I also gave some to my neighbor, and she said I could sell this yummy cake to a bakery.

So, you’re in luck! You can make this cake yourself. I’m sharing it with you today.

Let’s go over some things about this cake.

What Makes this Carrot Cake Moist?

CARROTS

Hands down, the carrots make it moist. This recipe has three cups of shredded carrots. If you try to use less, the results won’t be the same. So make sure not to change the amount.

CREAM CHEESE

Unlike other recipes, this one calls for cream cheese in the cake batter. Yes, you heard correctly. There is cream cheese in the frosting and the cake! It makes this a really moist and not-so-sweet cake. It goes perfectly with the sweet cream cheese frosting. The combination reminds me of my Chocolate Cake recipe.

Best Carrot Cake

Important Frosting Notes!

Amount of Frosting:

So, I love a ton of frosting so I usually double the frosting recipe. If you double the frosting recipe then you can add a big layer of frosting in between the cakes. Also, if you want to add some pipping on the top and bottom, you’ll have plenty.

But, if you don’t plan to use too much frosting, then the frosting amount is perfect. This would be best if you make this a naked cake as well.

Butter and Cream Cheese:

When making the frosting, please make sure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature. If you have cold ingredients, you’ll have chunks in your frosting. Also, you’ll want to mix with the kitchen aid whisk tool rather than the paddle. This assures that the cream cheese and butter are smooth and incorporated into the frosting.

You’ll have better success with making the frosting if you follow these steps.

How Do I Store the Cake?

Although the cake and frosting contain cream cheese, they should be refrigerated. But, I usually leave mine out on the kitchen counter. I own a lovely glass cake dome that I easily place over the cake. I leave it out for about 2 days and then it goes into the fridge. Most times the cake is devoured the in the first days.

Does This Carrot Cake Freeze Well?

You’ll be happy to know that this cake does freeze well! First, wrap it in plastic wrap and then cover it with tin foil. It lasts about a couple of months in the freezer.

Can I Make Cupcakes out of this Recipe?

Yes! Place them in a cupcake tin with paper liners. Bake for like 14 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Also, the frosting recipe should be quartered or halved.

It is super cool that this forgotten cake tucked away in my mom’s favorite recipe book is now among my favorite cakes. There is nothing like a favorite family recipe. Like I’ve mentioned on my mom’s recipes, I wish she were still around to see my blog posts. My brother takes the photos now, and we love to keep Amy’s baking alive!

Here are a few of her other recipes:

Amy’s Almond Cookies

Lemon Sour Cream Pie

Special Corn Bread Recipe

Thanks so much for stopping by this best carrot cake recipe post. I hope you can make this easy cake.

Happy Baking!