Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is a classic moist, flavorful, and irresistible dessert. The cake is made with grated carrots, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. The cream cheese frosting is rich, and tangy, and perfectly complements the sweetness of the cake. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a special celebration.
Ingredients
Carrot Cake
- 2 c sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 c salad oil (canola, sunflower, etc.)
- 2 c flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 c grated carrots
- 1 c crushed pineapple, undrained
- ½ c chopped pecans
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ c butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3½ c powdered sugar
Instructions
Carrot Cake
- Heat oven to 350℉ (175℃) and grease a 9×13 pan.
- Beat together sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salad oil.2 c sugar, 4 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 c salad oil
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.2 c flour, 2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp salt
- Slowly add and mix dry ingredients to the wet ingredient mix.
- Fold in the carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans.3 c grated carrots, 1 c crushed pineapple,, ½ c chopped pecans
- Bake for 40min.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Mix together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla.8 oz cream cheese, ½ c butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Slowly incorporate powdered sugar.3½ c powdered sugar
