Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 2 cups carrots, shredded; 1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained well; 1 cup shredded coconut; 1 cup canola oil; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Cream Cheese Frosting; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
2 cups carrots, shredded
1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained well
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
chopped walnuts (optional)

1
For the cake:.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
3
Sift together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon into a bowl and stir together.
4
Combine the walnuts, carrots, pineapple, and coconut in a bowl.
5
Add the oil, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Then add the carrot mix and blend together. Pour into three 9-inch cake pans that have been greased and floured. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Refrigerate in the pans! To remove from the pans, briefly heat the bottom of the pans on the stove and flip out onto a piece of parchment.
6
For the frosting:.
7
Combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and confectioner's sugar in a mixing bowl and cream together. Spread 1/3 cup between the layers, and use the remaining frosting over the top and sides. To garnish, use the optional chopped walnuts.

2437

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

321

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

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