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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ingredients
  

For the cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
For the cream cheese frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together the sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
For the cream cheese frosting:
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract until well combined.
To assemble the cake:
  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
  2. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake layer.
  3. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  4. Optional: Decorate the top of the cake with additional grated carrots or chopped nuts.
  5. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.
  6. Slice and serve this delicious carrot cake as a delightful Easter dessert!
  7. Enjoy this moist and flavorful carrot cake with cream cheese frosting as a perfect sweet treat for your Easter celebration!