Carrot Cake recipe

Here’s a classic carrot cake recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the cream cheese frosting:

• 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, beat together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
8. Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined and the frosting is smooth.
11. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
12. Optional: Garnish with chopped nuts or shredded carrots on top.
13. Slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious homemade carrot cake!