Carrot Cake

This exceptional carrot cake recipe is a delightful treat for Easter. It's easy to make, and it's spicy and moist with a delicious cream cheese frosting.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1 5

Servings people

Calories 779kcal

Equipment

Round cake pan
Mixing bowl(s)
Whisk

Ingredients

Carrot Cake

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs large
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups carrots shredded
1/2 cup pecans finely chopped (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz cream cheese
3 T butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 F and lightly grease a round cake pan; line the pan with waxed paper and grease the pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a whisk to mix the flour, sugars, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until combined.
In another small bowl mix the eggs, oil, and vanilla. Mix, then add in the carrots. Mix until combined.
Add the liquid mixture into your flour mixture and mix until just combined. Make sure to not overmix. If you want to add pecans into the cake, this is the moment in which you add them (simply fold them in).
Bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until you insert a toothpick in the center, and it comes out clean.
Cool the cake for about 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. Then remove and let cool on a wire rack before adding the frosting.
In a small bowl, use a hand mixer, and beat the cream cheese with the butter until smooth.
Add the vanilla and little by little add in the powdered sugar. Continue mixing until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Frost the cake using a spatula. Add additional pecans to the top if desired.

Notes

If your cake batter is a bit dry, add in an extra tablespoon of vegetable oil.

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