Embrace the delightful combination of moistness, warmth, and sweetness with a classic Carrot Cake. This timeless dessert is a celebration of earthy carrots, aromatic spices, and a luscious cream cheese frosting. Whether for birthdays, gatherings, or simply a cozy evening treat, Carrot Cake is a beloved indulgence that never goes out of style.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
For the Carrot Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 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)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped nuts
- Shredded coconut
- Grated carrots
Preparation Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oil and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts (if using).
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
Assembling the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or grated carrots.
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