Description
This carrot cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Fold in grated carrots, pineapple, and optional nuts or coconut.
- Pour batter into pan and bake 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla for frosting.
- Cool cake completely, then frost evenly and sprinkle nuts or coconut if desired.
- Slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: baking
- Cuisine: American