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5 from 42 votes

Olive Oil Carrot Cake

Flavorful carrot cake is made light and moist with the addition of olive oil. It compliments the earthy flavors and adds airiness without overwhelming the cake.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 Pieces
Calories: 600kcal
Author: Serena

Ingredients

Carrot Cake

  • 3 eggs - room temperature
  • ⅓ cup buttermilk - room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups olive oil
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups AP flour
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound carrots peeled and grated

Frosting

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 pound Philadelphia cream cheese
  • 6 oz olive oil

Instructions

Cake

  • Preheat oven to 325°F
  • Oil and flour two 8" round pans
  • In a stand mixer, combine eggs and buttermilk on medium speed. Slowly stream in oil.
  • Stream in the sugar and mix until thick and foamy on high speed. This will become a pale lemon yellow in color.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. Slowly add into the stand mixer and continue mixing.
  • Once combined, add carrots and mix until just incorporated.
  • Spread into the 8" pans, and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool

Frosting

  • In a stand mixer, cream the powdered sugar with cream cheese until combined.
  • Slowly stream in the olive oil until incorporated
  • Once cakes have cooled, remove from pan and decorate with the frosting.

Notes

Recipe Source: SerenaLissy.com
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Nutrition

Serving: 1Piece | Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 4805IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2mg