Description
Indulge in the irresistible goodness of this To Die For Carrot Cake recipe that features a moist and flavorful cake bursting with carrots, pineapple, and warm spices, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 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 finely grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
- Blend ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined. Fold in carrots, pineapple, and optional nuts and coconut.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Frost cake layers and assemble.
Notes
- Cake can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge.
- Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
- Can also be baked as a sheet cake or cupcakes—adjust bake time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
