Carrot cake is easy and delicious. This mouthwatering cake has a moist texture and sweet cream cheese frosting. Plus, it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
STEP 1:
Grate the carrots. Because this recipe calls for so many shredded carrots, you may be better off buying them pre-shredded. Otherwise, grate the carrots.
STEP 2:
Prepare to bake. Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch cake pans, or one 13 by 9 inch baking pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and set aside the pans until the cake is ready to bake.
STEP 3:
Begin to mix the cake. Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Stir until combined. Then add the grated carrots, oil, and eggs. Beat with a hand mixture until the ingredients are completely combined. The cake should have an even texture, but it should not be completely creamy because of the grated carrots.
STEP 4:
Prepare the cake. Pour the batter into the greased and floured pans.
STEP 5:
Bake. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. If you are using one large pan, it will need to bake for 35-40 minutes. When the cake is nearing the end of its baking time, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. Let it cool for 10 minutes and then remove from the pan and place on a wire rack until it has cooled completely. You may need to slide a sharp knife around the edge of the cake to help loosen it from the pan.
STEP 6:
Serve. While the cake is baking, make a simple cream cheese frosting by combining cream cheese, melted butter, and icing sugar (or powdered sugar), mixing until the frosting becomes smooth. Frost the cake and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve the carrot cake with tea or on its own.Carrot cake has a uniquely creamy texture and sweet taste. It's sure to please both children and adults. This classic cake comes in many variations, including those with crushed pineapple chunks or vanilla extract, as well as lemon frosting instead of cream cheese.
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