Delicious Homemade Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in the delightfully moist and flavorful carrot cake made from scratch. This classic American dessert is perfect for any occasion. With a rich cream cheese frosting and a hint of spices, this carrot cake will melt in your mouth. The recipe is simple to follow and guarantees a cake that is beautifully textured and bursting with sweet carrot flavor. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this homemade carrot cake!

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
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 oz 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 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. In a separate bowl, beat the vegetable oil and eggs until well combined. Add the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake for 25-30 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 transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and well combined.
9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
10. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Decorate as desired.
11. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
12. Slice and serve the delicious homemade carrot cake!

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