Carrot Cake

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nowayjosecuisine591.142 months ago3 min read

Indulge in the ultimate carrot cake experience with this moist and flavorful recipe that highlights the natural sweetness of carrots. Topped with a luscious vanilla cream cheese icing, this cake is perfect for any occasion and will certainly impress your guests!

Ingredients

For the Cake:
🥄 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
🥄 1 tsp baking powder
🥄 1 tsp baking soda
🥄 1 tsp ground cinnamon
🥄 1/2 tsp salt
🥚 6 eggs
🥄 2 cups sugar
🥕 1 cup carrot puree
🥕 2 cups shredded carrots
🥜 1 cup chopped walnuts
🍇 1/2 cup raisins

For the Icing:
🥛 12 oz whipped cream cheese
🧈 13 oz whipped butter
🍚 1 cup powdered sugar
🍦 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1- Prepare the Cake Batter:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Stir in the carrot puree.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
Fold in the shredded carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins until evenly distributed.

2- Bake the Cake:

Grease a 12-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and gently tap it against the counter to release any trapped air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before applying the icing.

3- Prepare the Icing:

In a mixing bowl, beat the whipped butter until it becomes pale and fluffy.
Add the whipped cream cheese and mix until well combined.
Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and lump-free.

4- Assemble the Cake:

Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese icing evenly over the top and sides.
Garnish with extra chopped walnuts if desired.
Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: Approximately 450 per serving
Proteins: 6g per serving
Fats: 22g per serving
Carbohydrates: 58g per serving
Equipment: 12-inch round cake pan, mixing bowls, wire rack