Indulge in the ultimate carrot dream cake with our irresistible recipe. Moist layers packed with grated carrots, pineapple, and warm spices, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Get ready to elevate your dessert game with this heavenly treat!
•Ingredients:
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans.
Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assembly:
Once cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over the top of the first layer.