Best Carrot Cake Ever
Description
This carrot cake is ultra-moist, perfectly spiced, and filled with freshly grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts. It’s layered with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds tangy sweetness, making it the ultimate dessert for any occasion. Whether for birthdays, Easter, or family gatherings, this cake never fails to impress.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp heavy cream (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
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