Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring (for snow effect)
- Fondant for Olaf face (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat sugars and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Gradually whisk in dry ingredients, then fold in carrots and nuts.
- Divide batter between pans. Bake 25–30 mins or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 mins, then transfer to racks.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
- Stir in a few drops of orange food coloring to 2–3 tbsp of frosting — this becomes your “snow-dust” frosting.
- Stack cooled layers with plain frosting in between. Cover entire cake with remaining frosting.
- Dust top lightly with orange-tinted frosting sifted through a fine sieve for snowy effect.
- Shape fondant into Olaf’s face (carrot nose, coal eyes, twig arms) and place on top just before serving.
Notes
- For easiest grating, chop carrots finely first, then pulse in food processor (don’t over-process).
- Frosting can be made ahead and stored refrigerated up to 3 days — bring to room temp before using.
- Skip the fondant and use piped carrots or shredded coconut for a simpler “snow” effect.
- For a gluten-free version, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
