Homemade Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in the moist and flavorful homemade carrot cake that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This classic American cake is made with freshly grated carrots, warm spices, and topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion or as a special treat for yourself or loved ones. Try this recipe and discover the joy of baking a carrot cake from scratch.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, 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 mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and vegetable oil.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts or pecans.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. To make the cream cheese frosting, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
11. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined and fluffy.
12. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer.
13. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
14. Decorate the cake as desired and refrigerate until ready to serve.
15. Slice and enjoy the delicious and moist homemade carrot cake with cream cheese frosting!

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