Best Carrot Cake Ever 😍
This classic carrot cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with creamy goodness. It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
• 6 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup raisins
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
• 3 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup walnuts
Directions
1️⃣ Mix carrots and brown sugar, let sit for 1 hour, then add raisins.
2️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 10-inch pans.
3️⃣ Beat eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, and pineapple together.
4️⃣ Add dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon) to wet mixture.
5️⃣ Fold in carrot mixture and walnuts.
6️⃣ Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool for 10 mins, then transfer to racks.
Frosting (Optional)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
1️⃣ Beat butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Add vanilla.
2️⃣ Frost cooled cakes and garnish with walnuts if desired.
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