Delicious and Moist A-Plus Carrot Cake Recipe

This A-Plus Carrot Cake recipe is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The cake is moist, flavorful, and filled with the goodness of fresh carrots. Topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting, this cake will surely impress your family and friends. It's easy to make and will become a favorite in no time. Prepare to be amazed by every bite!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined.
4. Stir in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts (if using), shredded coconut (if using), and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the cake(s) to cool completely in the pan(s) on a wire rack.
9. For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
11. Mix in the vanilla extract.
12. Once the cake(s) is completely cooled, frost the top with the cream cheese frosting. For a layered cake, frost the middle layer as well.
13. Slice and serve. Enjoy this delicious A-Plus Carrot Cake!

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