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Carrot Cake

This carrot cake recipe promises to awaken your taste buds with its tender crumb and luscious cream cheese frosting that feels like a hug in dessert form.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use a good quality flour for the best texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure your baking powder is fresh for optimal rise.
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking Soda Helps balance the acidity of the carrots.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Freshly ground enhances the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Elevates all flavors.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Use a neutral oil.
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature for better blending.
  • 1 cup Sugar Regular granulated sugar works well.
  • 1 cup Grated Carrots Freshly grated adds moisture.
  • 1 cup Pineapple (crushed) Drain well to prevent excess moisture.
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans Toasted nuts add crunch.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure for deeper flavor.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat for rich consistency.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift before measuring.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice brightens up the frosting.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather your ingredients on the countertop. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy.
  3. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices into the wet mixture and blend well.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for birthdays and special occasions.

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