Description
Indulge in the moist and flavorful delight of a classic Carrot Cake topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. This homemade recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 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
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms 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 vegetable oil and eggs until smooth. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, nuts (if using), and vanilla extract. Divide batter between pans.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Frosting: For the cream cheese frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Frost Cakes: Frost the cooled cakes, stacking them and spreading frosting between layers and over the top and sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of raisins or coconut flakes to the batter.
- Store leftovers 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: 480
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
