Indulge in this classic carrot cake recipe that is moist, flavorful, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for any occasion and will surely impress your family and friends with its delicious taste.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup raisins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add eggs and oil; mix well.
- Stir in carrots, walnuts, pineapple, and raisins.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- 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.
- For the cream cheese frosting, mix together 1/2 cup butter, 8 oz cream cheese, 4 cups confectioners' sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Carrot cake is a traditional dessert that originated from Europe in the Middle Ages.
Carrots were used as a substitute for sugar, due to its natural sweetness.
Cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the spiced cake, creating a delicious contrast of flavors.