Best Carrot Cake

 

 

Best Carrot Cake

Ingredients

2 cups grated carrots

3 large eggs

1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp salt

1 cup shredded coconut (optional)

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

8 oz cream cheese, softened

3 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, and sugar until smooth. Stir in the grated carrots.

Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in coconut 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 comes out clean. Cool completely.

Make the frosting: Beat the butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla.

Assemble and frost: Spread frosting between the layers, on top, and around the sides. Decorate with extra nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Enjoy your delicious carrot cake!