Carrot cake Recipe

Indulge in this classic and delicious Carrot Cake recipe! 🥕🍰👨‍🍳

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk, as needed

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  8. To make the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  10. Add the vanilla extract and enough milk to achieve a spreadable consistency.
  11. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and enjoy this delicious Carrot Cake! 🥕🍰😋