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Gordon Ramsay’s Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist slice of Gordon Ramsay carrot cake, topped with cream cheese frosting and chopped nuts.
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A warmly spiced, extra moist carrot cake with tangy cream cheese frosting, inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s techniques. Perfect for holidays and crowds.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups grated carrots (about 4–5 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (if needed for consistency)

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, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just 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 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  11. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Notes

  • For a bakery-style finish, use a cake turntable and an offset spatula to smooth the frosting.
  • Ensure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for the smoothest frosting.
  • You can substitute some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a slightly denser cake.
  • For a more intense spice flavor, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and nutmeg.

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