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Carrot Cake Recipe

A moist and flavorful carrot cake with a rich cream cheese frosting.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Stir in the grated carrots.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the oil and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until well blended.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until creamy.
  9. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 4000IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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