Name: Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure); 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 4 eggs; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar (break up any clumps); 3 cups finely grated carrots; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Description

This delicious carrot cake is moist and flavorful, perfect for any occasion. Topped with creamy frosting and optional pecans, it’s a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar (break up any clumps)
3 cups finely grated carrots
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Butter two 9″ round cake pans, line with buttery parchment paper, sprinkle flour on them, and shake out the excess. If you have cake strips, you can use them to line pans.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a mixing bowl.
Blend the vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer.
Mix all dry ingredients together after adding them. Just enough carrots have been grated to distribute evenly. Pour mixture into 2 prepared cake pans in an even layer.
Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes in a preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
After taking the cakes out of the oven, let them cool in the pan for ten minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to complete cooling.
Cakes should be frosted and, if used, finished with chopped pecans. The cake should be refrigerated in an airtight container.

Notes

Ensure to level the flour when measuring for accuracy.
Let the cakes cool completely before frosting for best results.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 75mg