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BEST Carrot Cake

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A moist and rich carrot cake with creamy cream cheese frosting that brings nostalgia and joy to any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (400g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/4 cups (300mL) vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120g) full-fat sour cream
  • 2 1/2 cups (300g) finely grated carrots
  • (2) 8oz / 225g blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups (780g) powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans or line them with parchment paper. Gather all your ingredients to ensure a smooth baking process.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix vigorously until well combined.
  4. Grate the carrots: Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor until you have about 2 1/2 cups.
  5. Mix it all together: Gradually fold the grated carrots into the wet mixture, then add the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
  6. Bake your cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes: Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the cream cheese frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.
  9. Frost the cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting over it, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides.
  10. Serve and enjoy: Cut a slice, serve, and watch as your family and friends savor every bite!

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated carrots and don’t skip the sour cream for moisture.

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