chef Lora

carrot cake recipe from scratch Ingredients For the cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves 1½ cups granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar, packed 1 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups freshly grated carrots ½ cup crushed pineapple, well drained (optional) ½ cup chopped walnuts For the cream cheese frosting 16 oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt Chopped walnuts, for topping Instructions Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple if using, and chopped walnuts.

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