Delicious and Moist Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in a slice of this moist and flavorful carrot cake that is perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of making a homemade carrot cake with a cream cheese frosting. The combination of sweet carrots, warm spices, and tangy cream cheese creates a heavenly dessert that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy this classic favorite that never fails to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together until well combined.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Add the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts to the batter, stirring until evenly distributed.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan 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 the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter together until fluffy.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until fully incorporated.
11. Mix in the vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
12. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
13. Garnish with additional chopped walnuts or shredded carrots, if desired.
14. Slice and serve the delicious carrot cake to enjoy a delightful treat!

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