Learn how to make a delicious homemade carrot cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. Moist and flavorful, this cake is sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting (see instructions below)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, spreading it out into an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. You can use store-bought frosting or make your own by combining 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 4 cups of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Slice and serve, and enjoy your delicious homemade carrot cake!
Enjoy your homemade carrot cake!
