Spiced Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups carrots, grated
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
3. 3.In a large bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. 4.Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. 5.Fold in grated carrots.
6. 6.Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
7. 7.Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. 8.Let cake cool completely before frosting.
9. 9.In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
10. 10.Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until frosting is creamy and fluffy.
11. 11.Spread frosting over cooled cake and enjoy!

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor a lighter cake, substitute half of the oil with unsweetened applesauce.
• chevron_rightFor a nutty crunch, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.