Best Ever Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Best Ever Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

from recipesfiber.com
Dessert
65 min

This ultra-moist and fluffy carrot cake is loaded with flavor and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 2 cupsgranulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoonbaking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoonsbaking soda
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • 2 teaspoonsground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoonground nutmeg
  • 1 cupvegetable oil
  • 4 largeeggs
  • 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
  • 3 cupsfreshly grated carrots
  • 1 cupcrushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cupchopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 cupunsalted butter, softened ((2 sticks))
  • 16 ouncescream cheese, softened
  • 4 cupspowdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract (for frosting)
  • chopped nuts for topping (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper circles.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.

  3. 3

    Make a well in the center and add oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until just combined.

  4. 4

    Add the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and nuts (if using). Stir gently by hand until everything is evenly distributed and the batter is smooth. Don’t overmix!

  5. 5

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth out the tops with a spatula and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

  7. 7

    In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating until fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.

  8. 8

    Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Add the second layer and cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts on top for a crunchy finish.

  9. 9

    Slice generously and enjoy with a smile!