Recipe: Carrot Cake

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 cups raw grated carrots
  • 1 can (8 ounce) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • For the frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pound powdered sugar

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger in a mixing bowl for a minute or two; reserve until needed.

Step 3

In another mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil, and eggs. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Whisk in the melted butter. Use a spatula to stir in the carrots, pineapple, and nuts. Stir in the flour mixture in two additions.

Step 4

Scrape the batter into a lightly greased 13 x 9 baking dish. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the top springs back slightly when gently touched with your finger. Remove and allow to cool completely before frosting.

Step 5

To make the frosting: Use an electric mixer to beat together the butter, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar to form a smooth frosting. Spread evenly over the cooled cake.