The BEST Carrot Cake Recipe EVER!
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The BEST Carrot Cake Recipe EVER!
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Carrot cake is moist, rich in flavor and melts in your mouth! This scrumptious dessert is what everyone will be raving about!
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups carrots grated
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 2 8 ounces package cream cheese softened
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups powdered sugar
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9x9 inch pans (or a 9x13 inch pan) In a large bowl combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- In a medium sized bowl whisk together vegetable oil, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and combine.
- Fold in the carrots and chopped pecans. Divide the batter evenly into the baking dishes. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cakes cool.
To Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- To make the cream cheese frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth add vanilla. Add in the powdered sugar one cup at a time until you get your desired consistency. Frost on cooled cakes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
579kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
92g
(31%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
471mg
(20%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
68g
(136%)
Vitamin A
5898IU
(118%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 92g | 31% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 471mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 68g | 136% |
| Vitamin A | 5898IU | 118% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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