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Homemade Carrot Cake Recipe

This homemade carrot cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour pans.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
  5. Add carrots and pineapple to wet mixture.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stir gently.
  7. Fold in nuts, if using.
  8. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Cool cakes completely before frosting.

Notes

For a richer flavor, try using brown butter in the frosting.