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Best Carrot Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Mary & Susan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

The best carrot cake recipe! Easy to make with simple ingredients, this homemade carrot cake is moist with a perfect crumb and frosted with the best cream cheese frosting

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon fine sea salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ cup salted butter, melted

¾ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup light brown sugar

½ cup unsweetened applesauce

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup carrots, finely grated

1 cup add-ins (crushed pecans, walnuts, raisins, etc.) (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line 2 round 6” cake pans with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  3. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a small bowl, and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Add eggs, applesauce, and vanilla and whisk to combine.
  6. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth.
  7. Stir in grated carrots and mix-ins if desired, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and spread it in an even layer.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the pans for at least 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Make the cream cheese frosting as per the linked recipe.
  12. Frost the cooled cakes, assemble them into layers, and decorate as desired.
  13. Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving cold or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is calculated without frosting for the recipe making 16 servings.
  • Ingredient substitutions: Cake flour can replace all-purpose flour; unsalted butter, canola oil, or coconut oil can replace salted butter; organic cane sugar can replace granulated sugar; dark brown sugar can replace light brown sugar; and canola oil may substitute for applesauce.
  • Storage: Individual slices can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freezer for 1 month. Cake layers can be frozen before frosting by wrapping tightly with plastic wrap and storing in a sealed container. The frosted cake may also be frozen for up to 1 month, wrapped in plastic and foil, and thawed slowly in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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