Delicious and Moist Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this moist and delectable carrot cake. With a perfect balance of sweetness and spices, this recipe will surely satisfy your craving for a classic American dessert. It's easy to make and will impress your family and friends. Try this recipe today and enjoy a slice of heaven!

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. Add the vegetable oil and the eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut.
5. Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. To make the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
9. Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to beat the mixture. Add the vanilla extract and beat until well incorporated.
10. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer.
11. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
12. Decorate the cake as desired and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
13. Slice and enjoy this delightful carrot cake with your loved ones!

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