Easy Carrot Cake

Easy Carrot Cake
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Embrace the warmth of autumn with this exceptionally moist and flavorful carrot cake. A delightful alternative or companion to the classic pumpkin pie, it's guaranteed to be a Thanksgiving showstopper!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    69 g
  • Cholesterol
    66 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    313 mg
  • Sugar
    52 g
  • Fat
    34 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9- or 10-inch tube pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda. Add the vegetable oil and mix until just combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins With an electric mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time until well incorporated. Stir in the grated carrots and toasted walnuts. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs 20 mins Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If using two 9-inch layer cake pans, bake for approximately 40 minutes. (80 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins To prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and heavy cream with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Add the vanilla extract and gradually beat in the sifted confectioners' sugar until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Once the cake is completely cool, generously frost the top and sides with the cream cheese frosting. (5 minutes)

For enhanced flavor, toast the walnuts before adding them to the batter. This brings out their nutty aroma.
Ensure the cream cheese is properly softened to avoid lumps in the frosting.
If you prefer a less sweet frosting, reduce the amount of confectioners' sugar.
Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 338 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Jessie Dicki

    I added a pinch of nutmeg to the batter for an extra layer of flavor.

  • Joshua Halvorson

    This recipe is a keeper! The cake was incredibly moist and the frosting was divine.

  • Zoey Borer

    The baking time was spot on. My cake turned out perfectly!

  • Mazie Zemlak

    I baked this for Thanksgiving, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.

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