Best Carrot Cake Recipe
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Featuring moist layers with a hint of spice topped off with a classic cream cheese frosting, this is truly the Best Carrot Cake Recipe. Simple, delicious, and always a crowd pleaser.
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts plus extra for decorating
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 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 cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In a separate bowl, mix oil and eggs until well combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts.
- Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Rotate pans halfway through if needed.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy and well combined.
Assembling and Decorating:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, use a serrated knife to level off the tops, ensuring an even surface.
- Spread a thick layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one leveled cake layer.
- Place the second-level cake layer on top, creating a sandwich.
- Frost the entire cake with a thin “crumb layer” and place the cake into the fridge to chill for 30 minutes. Doing this will help keep the final layer of frosting smooth.
- After the cake has chilled, frost the entire cake using the remaining cream cheese frosting, ensuring a thick layer.
- Decorate the sides with additional chopped walnuts, and get creative with designs on top using any leftover frosting.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
864kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
97g
(32%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
306mg
(13%)
Potassium
261mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
78g
(156%)
Vitamin A
4630IU
(93%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 864 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 864kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 97g | 32% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 78g | 156% |
| Vitamin A | 4630IU | 93% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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