Delicious Carrot Cake Recipe

This classic carrot cake is moist, flavorful, and filled with grated carrots, pineapple, and walnuts. The cream cheese frosting adds the perfect touch of sweetness. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 1 package (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 two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Add the vegetable oil and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped walnuts, raisins (if using), and vanilla extract.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. To make the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a mixing bowl until creamy and smooth.
9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until well combined.
10. Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the sides and top of the cake.
11. Decorate the cake with additional crushed walnuts or grated carrots, if desired.
12. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the frosting to set.
13. Slice and serve the delicious carrot cake to your family and friends!

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