Moist Carrot Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
Moist carrot cake recipe with a luscious cream cheese frosting. A classic homemade carrot cake that's perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in grated carrots, walnuts, and crushed pineapple.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat 8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cakes and enjoy!