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Fluffy Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting Easy and Perfect

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A moist and fluffy carrot cake with a perfect balance of warm spices and tangy cream cheese frosting, ideal for casual get-togethers or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil or light olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (about 250g) grated carrots
  • ½ cup (130g) crushed pineapple, drained
  • ½ cup (50g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
  5. Fold in grated carrots, drained crushed pineapple, and nuts if using with a rubber spatula.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans and smooth the top. Tap pans gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with few crumbs.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely (1-2 hours).
  9. Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Adjust consistency with heavy cream or milk.
  10. Assemble the cake by spreading frosting between layers and over top and sides. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy. Grate carrots finely and drain pineapple well to avoid soggy spots. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Beat frosting until silky smooth. Test doneness starting at 35 minutes to avoid overbaking. Refrigerate cake after frosting to set frosting firmly.

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