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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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If you’re craving a dessert that envelops you in warmth and comfort, look no further than this Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This beloved family recipe combines the natural sweetness of carrots with a delightful blend of spices, resulting in a moist and fluffy cake that’s simply irresistible. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting and optional toasted coconut or walnuts, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion—be it a busy weeknight or a festive gathering. Best of all, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that bakers of all levels can create an impressive dessert that will bring smiles to the table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 12 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened toasted coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs with canola oil and buttermilk until combined.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just mixed; gently incorporate shredded carrots.
  5. Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. While cooling, prepare frosting by beating butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Once cooled completely, frost the cake layers and top with optional coconut or walnuts.

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