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Carrot Cake Desserts

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • - 2-2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 cup granulated sugar
  • - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • - 3 cups grated peeled carrots
  • - 4 large eggs
  • - 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • - ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • - Optional spices cloves and cardamom
  • - ½ cup vegetable oil
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
  • - Cream cheese frosting room-temperature cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Cooking Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and position a rack in the middle. Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices until well combined; set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts into the batter until evenly distributed.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Check for doneness around the 30-minute mark.
  • Once baked, cool the cake layers in their pans for 15 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing room-temperature cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Once the cake layers are completely cool, invert them onto a plate, remove the parchment paper, and place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top of the first layer, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  • Decorate the top with additional chopped nuts or any desired decorations. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving.
  • Extra Tips:
  • For the best flavor, confirm your carrots are freshly grated, as pre-packaged grated carrots may not have the same moisture content.
  • Adjust the spices to your preference; if you love a strong spice flavor, feel free to increase the cinnamon or add more optional spices. Additionally, the cake can be made a day in advance; just store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh until serving.