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Carrot Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 450
A moist and flavorful carrot cake with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration or dessert craving.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 eggs eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp allspice

Additional Ingredients

  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 8 oz crushed pineapple drained (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 7 cups confectioners sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions 

  • Drain excess moisture from crushed pineapple using a fine mesh sieve and set aside.
  • Peel and grate carrots using a box grater; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla; set aside.
  • Combine dry ingredients; then fold into wet mixture. Stir in carrots, pineapple, and pecans.
  • Line two 9-inch pans with parchment, grease, and flour. Divide batter and bake for 35 minutes. Cool before frosting.

Notes

For best results, cool completely before frosting. Can be made a day ahead.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, carrot, dessert