Name: Carrot Cake Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup pecans, chopped; 4 cups grated carrots; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 cup flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 stick butter, softened; 8 oz. cream cheese, softened; 1 box powdered sugar (1 lb.); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Description

This is the classic moist and thick carrot cake recipe with a wonderfully nutty flavor. It’s the carrot cake recipe from the local coffee shop, and it gets rave reviews.

Make sure to frost it with the decadent cream cheese frosting for a luxurious dessert experience.

Ingredients

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Cake

4 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
4 cups grated carrots
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting

1/2 stick butter, softened
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 box powdered sugar (1 lb.)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Instructions

Carrot Cake Directions:

Combine sugar, baking powder, flour, cinnamon and baking soda in a bowl. Add in the eggs and oil.
Mix until just blended and then add the carrots and pecans.
Bake at 375 degrees F to 400 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.

Frosting Directions:

Mix cream cheese and butter until smooth, add sugar and vanilla and blend well. Spread on cooled cake.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American