Are you looking for a delicious dessert recipe to impress your family and friends? Look no further than this easy-to-follow carrot cake recipe! This classic cake is a favorite of many and perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone. Read on to learn how to make the best carrot cake you have ever tasted!
Ingredients For Carrot Cake
You will need: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, 3 large eggs, 1 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil or melted butter, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract and 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots).
Make Batter
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter. Set aside. In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients (flour through salt). In a separate bowl whisk together the wet ingredients (sugar through vanilla) until smooth. Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk together until combined. Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed throughout the batter. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread out evenly using an offset spatula or rubber spatula. Bake cake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting it.
Ingredients For Creamy Frosting
You will need: 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, 2 cups powdered sugar sifted and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment beat together cream cheese and butter on medium speed until creamy – about 3 minutes. Add in powdered sugar one cup at a time and mix until creamy between each addition – about 2 minutes total mixing time after adding in both cups of powdered sugar. Add in vanilla extract then turn up mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 3 full minutes until frosting is smooth and fluffy. Spread frosting onto cooled cake using an offset spatula or rubber spatula then decorate as desired with chopped nuts or shredded coconut if desired! Enjoy!
This delicious carrot cake recipe is sure to delight your family and friends! All you need are simple pantry staples like flour, spices, eggs, oil/butter/coconut oil and of course - fresh carrots - plus some pantry staples like cream cheese, butter & powdered sugar - then voila! You've got yourself one delicious homemade carrot cake that's perfect for any occasion! Now that you know how easy it is to make this classic dessert recipe at home there's no excuse not to give it a try next time you're looking for something special! Enjoy!