Description
A moist and flavorful carrot cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz 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) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine the vegetable oil, eggs, grated carrots, drained pineapple, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in the optional chopped nuts.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually mixing in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Frost the cooled cakes, layering and decorating as desired.
- Serve the cake slices and enjoy!
Notes
This cake can be made ahead of time and freezes well. Ensure also to let it cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: carrot cake, dessert, birthday cake, cream cheese frosting