Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In a separate bowl, beat together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in grated carrots and nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy and smooth.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled carrot cake.
- Optional: Decorate with additional chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious carrot cake with cream cheese frosting!