Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Add vegetable oil and eggs to the dry mixture; stir until smooth. If desired, fold in crushed pineapple and nuts.
- Gently fold in grated carrots until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled completely, frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg