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What is the Fancy Name for Carrot Cake?

Is Carrot Cake British or American?
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A moist and flavorful carrot cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • For the Cake:
  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (300 g) grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup (120 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 cup (120 g) raisins (optional)
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter:
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots, and if using, the nuts and raisins.
  7. Bake the Cake:
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  12. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  13. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
  14. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  15. Assemble the Cake:
  16. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer.
  17. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  18. Decorate with additional chopped nuts or grated carrots if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute walnuts or pecans with other nuts or omit them entirely.
  • For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut or crushed pineapple to the batter.
  • Leftover cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, classic dessert

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