Are you craving a delicious carrot cake? Look no further! This easy homemade carrot cake recipe will have you enjoying a moist and flavorful treat in no time. With simple instructions and common ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleasing dessert in a snap. So, let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups grated carrots (about 6-7 medium carrots)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the grated carrots, vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, make the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
- Slice and serve, and enjoy your delicious homemade carrot cake!
Now you can surprise your family and friends with a mouthwatering carrot cake that will have them asking for seconds. Happy baking!
onus Recipe: Wild Blueberry Loaf Cake
Are you craving a delicious and moist cake? Look no further than this irresistible Wild Blueberry Loaf Cake recipe! Bursting with the flavors of wild blueberries and a touch of cinnamon, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. And the best part? It’s easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of wild blueberries, dusted with flour and set aside
- 1 cup and 1/4 of flour
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 1 tsp of vanilla powder
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 2 very ripe bananas (soft ones work best)
- 1 cup of coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp of baking soda
- 2 tsp of baking powder
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350F and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and mix them well.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients together.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the dusted wild blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the center is fully cooked.
- To prevent the top from browning too much, you can loosely cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil for the last ten minutes of baking.
Blueberry Frosting
- Boil one cup of wild blueberries until they become soft. Then, strain the mixture through a mesh to obtain 1/2 cup of liquid.
- Take one or two cans of chilled coconut milk from the fridge and scoop out the cream.
- Blend the coconut cream with 1/2 cup of icing sugar and pour in the blueberry liquid.
- Whip the mixture for about 4 minutes until it becomes fluffy.
- Once the loaf cake is fully cooled, spread the blueberry frosting on top.
Now, take a moment to imagine the delectable aroma of blueberries and cinnamon filling your kitchen as this tantalizing cake bakes to perfection. It’s time to treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of heaven with this moist and flavorful Wild Blueberry Loaf Cake. Enjoy!