Description

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of a homemade carrot cake with luscious cream cheese frosting. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
½ cup crushed pineapple, drained

For the Frosting:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat sugars and oil, then add eggs and vanilla.
Combine Batter: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet, then fold in carrots and other optional ingredients.
Bake: Divide batter and bake for 30–35 minutes.
Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
Frost Cake: Frost cooled cakes and decorate as desired.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for firm frosting.
Can also be made in a 9×13-inch pan with adjusted baking time.