Description
Indulge in the moist and flavorful delight of this classic Carrot Cake with luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-follow recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Batter: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in carrots, pineapple, and nuts if using.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and salt.
- Frost Cake: Frost cooled cakes with cream cheese frosting. Stack layers and cover sides if desired. Garnish with nuts or carrots.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
