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Easy Carrot Cake: Indulgent Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Easy Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Learn how to make an indulgent easy carrot cake topped with creamy cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and oil together.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots, pineapple, and walnuts.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  9. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Store leftover cake in the refrigerator.
  • Enhance flavor with additional spices if desired.

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Keywords: Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Easy Carrot Cake

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