Carrot cake is a beloved dessert with its moist texture and warm spices, topped with creamy frosting. Here’s a classic recipe to make a delicious carrot cake:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 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 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots (about 4-5 medium carrots)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper for easier removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts (if using), and shredded coconut (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Optional: Garnish the cake with additional chopped nuts or a sprinkle of shredded coconut.
- Slice and serve the carrot cake, and enjoy the deliciously moist and flavorful dessert!
Source : Allrecipes.Com