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Patricia Krouse

Carrot Cake

A delightful and moist carrot cake flavored with warm spices and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 3 cups grated carrots freshly grated
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained) in natural juice
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 1 cup raisins optional
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, blend vegetable oil, eggs, grated carrots, and crushed pineapple until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently to combine. If desired, fold in walnuts and raisins.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a bowl, whip together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  3. Frost the top of one cake layer, stack the other on top, and frost the top and sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g

Notes

For the best results, use fresh, organic carrots and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. This cake can be frozen for up to three months.

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