CARROT CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by pfwombat
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Butter or spray two - 9 x 2 inch (23 x 5 cm) cake pans and line the bottoms of the pans with a circle of parchment paper. Toast the pecans or walnuts for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool and then chop coarsely. Peel and finely grate the carrots. In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. In bowl of electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the eggs until frothy (about 1 minute). Gradually add the sugar and beat until the batter is thick and light colored (about 3 - 4 minutes). Add the oil in a steady stream and then beat in the vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and beat just until incorporated. With a large rubber spatula fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts. Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared pans and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. After about 5 -10 minutes invert the cakes onto the wire rack, remove the pans and parchment paper, and then cool completely before frosting. To assemble: place one cake layer onto your serving plate. Spread with about half the frosting. Gently place the other cake onto the frosting and spread the rest of the frosting over the top of the cake. If desired, garnish with toasted nuts on the top of the cake. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers. Serves 10 - 12. Cream Cheese Frosting: In bowl of electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the cream cheese and butter, on low speed, just until blended with no lumps. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and beat, on low speed, until fully incorporated and smooth. Beat in the vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
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[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit.
MD Sharif Khan hi
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet delicious.
Amjid Lala
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes.
Susan Macharia
[email protected]This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
oklee0
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't get enough of it!
Sanaipei Sanaipei
[email protected]I love the cream cheese frosting on this cake. It's the perfect complement to the carrot cake.
Jhoel Fernando Chambi Martinez
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion.
Mehmood Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was delicious!
Selina Pegg
[email protected]I made this cake for Easter and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Igba Abraham
[email protected]The cake was moist and flavorful, but the frosting was a little too thick.
Faye Turner
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste.
Valeria Estrada
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best carrot cake he's ever had.
Benjamin Genesis
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. I loved the cream cheese frosting.
Phillip Greenup
[email protected]I've tried many carrot cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.
Wasi Kiani
[email protected]This carrot cake recipe is a keeper! It was moist, flavorful, and had just the right amount of sweetness. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit.