Vibrant and Delicious Purple Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in a delightful dessert with this vibrant and moist purple carrot cake. Made with fresh purple carrots, this cake is not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. The cream cheese frosting perfectly balances the sweetness of the cake, making it a crowd favorite for any occasion. Follow this easy recipe to create a show-stopping dessert that will impress your family and friends.

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 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated purple carrots
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/2 cup raisins
• Cream cheese frosting

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
4. Fold in the grated purple carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped walnuts or pecans, and raisins.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost them with cream cheese frosting. You can also add a layer of frosting between the two cake layers if desired.
9. Decorate the cake as desired and serve.
10. Enjoy the delicious and visually stunning purple carrot cake!

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