Delicious Homemade Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in the goodness of this moist and flavorful homemade carrot cake topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to please both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined.
4. Stir in grated carrots, walnuts, pineapple, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting and serve.

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