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carrot cake

This delicious carrot cake combines freshly grated carrots with warm spices and a moist crumb, topped with cream cheese frosting for a classic taste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1.5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup finely shredded carrots water squeezed well from shredded carrots

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well. Stir in shredded carrots.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined. Scoop dough using a 2.5 tablespoon scoop.
  5. Place frozen cream cheese dollops into the center of each cookie dough portion and gently cover with dough.
  6. Shape the dough into balls, place on baking sheets, and bake for 13 minutes or until golden.
  7. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

This hearty carrot cake is perfect for spring gatherings and features a creamy filling tucked inside moist, spiced cookies.