Best Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

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Carrot cake is believed to have originated from medieval carrot puddings that were sweetened with honey and spices.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

Best Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 12 Calories: 4560
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in the carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  10. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  11. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 380kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Sugars 30g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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