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Best Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake Recipe

Best Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the nostalgia of a classic old-fashioned carrot cake with this easy and delicious recipe that promises a moist and flavorful dessert reminiscent of grandma’s baking.

Ingredients

Main Cake:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 3/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 cups shredded carrots
  • 4 eggs at room temperature

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1 cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Grease the Pan: Prepare a 9”x13” glass pan by greasing it.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 365°F.
  3. Shred Carrots: Shred 4 cups of carrots.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Beat Eggs: Using a stand mixer or electric mixer, beat 4 eggs for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add Sugar & Oil: Gradually add and mix 1 1/2 cups brown sugar and 3/4 cups vegetable oil until creamy.
  7. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Slowly add dry ingredients to the mixture at a low speed.
  8. Add Carrots: Fold in the shredded carrots and any optional ingredients gently.
  9. Bake: Bake at 365°F for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool & Frost: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  11. Make Frosting: Blend softened cream cheese, butter, icing sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
  12. Frost Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Keep the carrot peel on for added moisture.

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