Costco Carrot Cake Recipe
Homemade Costco Carrot Cake recipe is a treat for everyone. In a few steps, you can make a cake as good as the original.
Equipment
- Two large mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Grater for carrots
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Two 9-inch round cake pans
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Offset spatula
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
For the Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line cake pans with parchment.
- Blend flour, salt, spices, baking powder, and soda in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add oil, applesauce, and vanilla to the egg mixture.
- Stir the dry and wet ingredients together gently.
- Fold in grated carrots and walnuts with a spatula.
- Split the batter equally between the two cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check with a toothpick.
- Let the cakes rest on a rack for 15 minutes to cool. Remove from pans.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy for the frosting.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Spread frosting between layers and on top of the cake.
- Chill the cake for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh grated carrots for better texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep it soft.
- Let the cakes cool fully before frosting.
- Chill the frosting if it gets too soft.