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Copycat Cheesecake Factory Carrot Cake Recipe

A thick slice of moist carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans, resembling the Cheesecake Factory carrot cake recipe.
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Make the famous, moist, deep-dish carrot cake with rich cream cheese frosting at home using this detailed guide.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups grated carrots (about 1 pound)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts, if using.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
  11. Mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until the frosting is light and spreadable. Add more cream, one teaspoon at a time, if the frosting is too stiff.
  12. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread about one-third of the frosting evenly over the top.
  13. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Notes

  • For the moistest cake, use freshly grated carrots rather than pre-shredded bags.
  • To achieve the deep-dish look, use slightly deeper cake pans or consider baking in a 10-inch pan and slicing the layers horizontally.
  • Chill the finished cake for at least one hour before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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