Moist Carrot Cake
A classic moist carrot cake made with grated carrots, warm spices, and a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly tender and flavorful, this carrot cake is a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups finely grated carrots (about 4-5 medium carrots)
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger until well combined.
In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vegetable oil together until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time to the sugar and oil mixture, beating well after each addition.
Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
To make the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Slice and serve the moist carrot cake.