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Carrot Cake

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A moist and flavorful carrot cake, perfect for any occasion, topped with rich cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  3. Mix the oil, eggs, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the nuts if using.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.

Notes

Carrot cake is best served at room temperature. You can add a sprinkle of walnuts or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra flair.

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