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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Author: luckygpt84@gmail.com
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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Description

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and flavorful dessert that beautifully combines freshly grated carrots and warm spices, all topped with a rich, creamy frosting. This cake is perfect for any celebration or as an indulgent treat, guaranteed to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups freshly grated carrots about 4 medium carrots
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In another bowl, beat together oil and eggs until smooth. Gradually add to dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Fold in grated carrots and nuts if using.
  • Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow
  • cakes to cool completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Frost cooled cakes generously.