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Carrot Cake Recipe

A moist and flavorful carrot cake with a hint of cinnamon and 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

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups grated carrots

Frosting

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

Instructions 

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

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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Carrot Cake
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