Indulge in the goodness of Isaac's Carrot Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that is sure to impress. Made with freshly grated carrots, warm spices, and a creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Cream cheese frosting
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir in grated carrots, pineapple, and chopped walnuts.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- Once cooled, frost cake with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.
- Slice and serve the delicious carrot cake to enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Carrots were used in sweet cakes as a sweetener during the medieval times when sugar was expensive.
Carrot cake became popular in the United States during the health food movement in the 1970s, as carrots were seen as a healthy ingredient.
Cream cheese frosting is a classic pairing with carrot cake, adding a creamy and tangy contrast to the sweet cake.