Indulge in the Best Ever Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting!

Indulge in the Best Ever Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting! 🥕

Our Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is here to satisfy your dessert dreams! Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a crowd-pleaser that's sure to bring smiles.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients:

In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla.
Stir in the dry ingredients until well blended.
Fold in grated carrots and nuts (if using).

Bake the Cake:

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Frosting:

Beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until creamy.

Assemble the Cake:

Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting on the top of one cake layer.
Place the second layer on top and spread frosting on the top and sides of the cake.
Serve and Enjoy!

Your Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is ready to be enjoyed!