carrot cake recipe:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

– 2 cups all-purpose flour

– 2 tsp baking powder

– 1 tsp baking soda

– 1 tsp ground cinnamon

– 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

– 1/2 tsp salt

– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

– 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

– 4 large eggs

– 2 cups grated carrots

– 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the cream cheese frosting:

– 8 oz cream cheese, softened

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

– 2 cups powdered sugar

– 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch pans.

2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.

4. Stir in flour mixture, then carrots and nuts (if using).

5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.

6. For frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.

7. Frost cooled cake and enjoy!

 

Tips:

– Use finely grated carrots for best texture.

– Adjust frosting consistency with more powdered sugar if needed.

 

Enjoy your delicious homemade carrot cake!