The BEST Carrot Cake Recipe EVER!

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The BEST Carrot Cake Recipe EVER!

Carrot cake is moist, rich in flavor and melts in your mouth! This scrumptious dessert is what everyone will be raving about!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: carrot cake, carrot cake recipe

Servings: Slices

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Cake

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
½ cup applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrots
½ cup chopped pecans

Cream Cheese Frosting

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese softened
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Cake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray two round 9 x 9-inch pans or 1 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl stir together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ginger, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup light brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, 4 eggs, ½ cup applesauce, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
Add to the flour mixture to the oil mixture and stir to combine.
Fold in 3 cups grated carrots and ½ cup chopped pecans.
Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted I the middle comes out clean. Let the cakes cool before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting

In a large bowl add 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, 1 cup unsalted butter, and1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Using an electric hand mixer, mix until creamy and combined.
Add 4 cups powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Frost the cooled cake and serve!

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