Carrot Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups 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)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in grated carrots, pineapple, and nuts.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
  6. Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
  7. Assemble & Serve: Spread frosting over the cooled cake. Slice and enjoy!
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