Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake

A moist and spiced cake loaded with shredded carrots and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.

⏱ 50 minServes 12American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. 2Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  3. 3In a large bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, and eggs until combined, then fold in carrots and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  4. 4Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. 5Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  6. 6Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
  7. 7Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting on top, add second layer, and frost the top and sides.

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