Carrot Cake

2017-08-20
Carrot Cake
  • Prep Time : 30m
  • Cook Time : 60m
  • Ready In : 2:00 h

Carrot Cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This moist and delicious cake is made with grated carrots, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and is often topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.

To make a great carrot cake, start with fresh, sweet carrots and high-quality ingredients. The cake batter should be well-mixed and baked until it’s fluffy and golden brown. The cream cheese frosting should be creamy and tangy, complementing the sweetness of the cake perfectly.

Carrot Cake is a great dessert option for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays. It’s also a perfect cake to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon. This timeless classic is sure to please everyone, young and old alike.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Step 4

To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans. Frost the cooled cake.

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