Carrot cake
Looking for a classic dessert with a healthy twist? Our Simple Eats Kitchen carrot cake is the perfect choice. Made with fresh carrots, warm spices, and a cream cheese frosting, this cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to make. Our recipe includes simple instructions for baking a cake that's both delicious and nutritious. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply want to indulge in a sweet treat, our carrot cake is sure to please. Try it today and discover the joy of homemade baking.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 cups grated carrots (about 4-5 medium carrots)
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the cream cheese frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray or butter.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the grated carrots and chopped nuts (if using).
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them and transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the cream cheese frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
Place the second cake layer on top and spread frosting on the top and sides of the cake.
Serve the cake immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy this delicious carrot cake with your family and friends!