How make Easy Carrot Cake

 

              

                       Easy Carrot C

 simple recipe to make a delicious carrot cake:

### Ingredients

**For the Cake:**

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 2 teaspoons baking powder

- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

- ½ teaspoon ground ginger

- ½ teaspoon salt

- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

- 1 cup vegetable oil

- 4 large eggs

- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

- 2 cups grated carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots)

- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional)

- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)

**For the Cream Cheese Frosting:**

- 8 oz (1 package) cream cheese, softened

- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

- 4 cups powdered sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- A pinch of salt

### Instructions

1. **Preheat the Oven:**

   - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. **Mix Dry Ingredients:**

   - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.

3. **Mix Wet Ingredients:**

   - In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, and eggs together until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

4. **Combine Ingredients:**

   - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, and if using, add the chopped walnuts, pineapple, and shredded coconut.

5. **Bake:**

   - Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

   - Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

6. **Prepare the Frosting:**

   - In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and mix until combined.

7. **Assemble the Cake:**

   - Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting over the top. Place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

8. **Decorate (Optional):**

   - You can decorate the cake with additional chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, or even carrot-shaped marzipan for a festive touch.