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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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat together the sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  • 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:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  • Beat in the vanilla extract until well combined.

To assemble the cake:

  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
  • Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake layer.
  • Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  • Optional: Decorate the top of the cake with additional grated carrots or chopped nuts.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.
  • Slice and serve this delicious carrot cake as a delightful Easter dessert!
  • Enjoy this moist and flavorful carrot cake with cream cheese frosting as a perfect sweet treat for your Easter celebration!