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Cozy Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting Easy and Best

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A moist and flavorful carrot cake with warm spices and a tangy, luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for cozy occasions and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3 cups (about 300g) freshly grated carrots
  • 1 cup (100g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (80g) raisins (optional)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy. Slowly drizzle in vegetable oil and add vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Stir in crushed pineapple and freshly grated carrots.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture with a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in chopped nuts and/or raisins if using.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Rotate pans halfway through baking.
  9. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until light and fluffy.
  11. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a thick layer of frosting over it, then top with the second layer. Cover top and sides with remaining frosting.
  12. Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

[‘Drain pineapple well to avoid soggy batter.’, ‘Use freshly grated carrots for best texture and moisture.’, ‘Mix gently to avoid tough cake.’, ‘Room temperature ingredients help create smooth batter and frosting.’, ‘Chill frosting if too soft before spreading.’, ‘Rotate pans mid-bake for even cooking.’, ‘Use toothpick test to check doneness.’, ‘Cake tastes better after resting for a day or two.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour.’, ‘For vegan version, use flax eggs and dairy-free alternatives.’]

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