Description
This is the best carrot cake ever, moist and flavorful with a rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add oil and eggs, and mix until smooth.
- Stir in grated carrots and crushed pineapple.
- If using, fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until combined.
- Frost the cooled cakes and serve.
Notes
- Make sure the carrots are finely grated.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: best carrot cake ever