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Moist Carrot Cake Recipe

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Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Sherbakes
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Are you looking for a delicious, moist carrot cake recipe? You’ve come to the right place! This classic carrot cake recipe is easy to make and will be the perfect addition for your next special occasion or just for a delicious treat. With a moist and spongy cake and a heavenly cream cheese frosting, this moist carrot cake recipe will be one of your favorites.

Ingredients

For the Carrot Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Making the Carrot Cake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.

In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, and oil until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture, grated carrots, and walnuts (if desired). Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Making the Cream Cheese Frosting

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, a cup at a time, until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Spread the frosting between the two cooled cake layers, over the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition

This moist carrot cake is a delicious treat for any occasion. Each serving contains 533 calories, 22 g of fat, 79 g of carbohydrates, and 6 g of protein. It also contains 6 g of dietary fiber and 93 mg of cholesterol. The cake is high in vitamin A and calcium. Enjoy!


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