Moist Carrot Delight
A timeless moist carrot cake with a delightful blend of spices and creamy frosting, perfect for any dessert table or celebration.
Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 35 minutesServes: 12
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. Add vegetable oil and eggs to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
4. Stir in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped walnuts, raisins, and vanilla extract.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
8. For the frosting, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
9. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until frosting is smooth and creamy.
10. Spread frosting between the layers and on top and sides of the cake.
11. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.
Storage
Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating
Allow the cake to come to room temperature or microwave individual slices for 10-15 seconds before serving.
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