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Delicious Carrot Cake

Delicious Carrot Cake

Delicious Carrot Cake recipe, supremely moist with perfect spice and dreamy cream cheese frosting. Easy, classic, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded coconut optional
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Equipment

  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cooling rack
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Toothpick or cake tester

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and flour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, and sugar until smooth and pale.
  3. Fold in the grated carrots until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. If using, fold in the coconut and nuts.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  11. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, frost the top, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
  12. Decorate with extra chopped nuts and cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for any occasion, and the flavors get better with time!
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