The BEST Carrot Cake Recipe EVER!
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The BEST Carrot Cake Recipe EVER!
Description
The BEST Carrot Cake Recipe EVER! uses a combination of flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, and baking powder spiced batter mixed with brown sugar, white sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla. Grated carrots and chopped pecans are folded in to add moisture, texture, and flavor. The cake is baked until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, yielding a tender but slightly dense crumb.
The cream cheese frosting is made by beating softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then blending in vanilla and powdered sugar until the desired frosting consistency is achieved. This frosting adds a creamy, tangy layer that complements the spices and sweetness of the carrot cake beneath.
This cake can be baked in two 9x9 pans or a single 9x13 pan. It works well as a dessert or special occasion treat, offering the familiar flavors and texture that make carrot cake a classic favorite. The grated carrot and spices ensure moistness and aromatic appeal throughout every bite.
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 egg
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups carrot grated
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 2 ounces package cream cheese softened
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups powdered sugar
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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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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