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Carrot Cake

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A moist and flavorful carrot cake made with fresh carrots and warm spices, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect as a classic dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  5. Fold in grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy.
  9. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  10. Slice and serve.

Notes

For extra moistness, soak the grated carrots in orange juice for 10 minutes before folding into the batter.

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