Christine Spears
@cspears
Delicious Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist and flavorful carrot cake packed with shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Details
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:16
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Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time26 min.
- Servings12
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 2 cups
- 3
- 1 teaspoon
- 2 cups
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 2 cups
- 1 (8 ounce) can
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 1 (4 ounce) package
- 5 tablespoons
- 1 dash
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Delicious Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). This is the perfect temperature for baking a delicious cake!
Step 2
Next, grab a 9x13-inch baking pan and grease it well, then dust it with flour to ensure your cake comes out easily after baking.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, white sugar, beaten eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This will create a lovely base for your cake.
Step 4
In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients together to ensure even distribution of flavors.
Step 5
Now, gently stir the oil mixture into the flour mixture until a well-mixed batter forms. Don’t overmix; just combine until you see no dry flour!
Step 6
Fold in the shredded carrots, drained crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and if you like a little crunch, the chopped walnuts. This is where the magic happens, and your batter will become a colorful delight!
Step 7
Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. It’s time to bake! Place it in the preheated oven and let it bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Your kitchen will smell heavenly!
Step 8
Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely in the pan for about an hour. Patience is key here!
Step 9
While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, softened cream cheese, softened butter, and a dash of vanilla extract until it’s smooth and creamy. This frosting is the perfect finishing touch!
Step 10
Once the cake is cool, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top. Slice, serve, and enjoy this delightful treat with family and friends!