THE BEST CARROT CAKE RECIPE EVER!

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Carrot cake is moist, rich in flavor and melts in your mouth! This scrumptious dessert is what everyone will be raving about!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/2 cups flour
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1/2 cup applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups carrots (grated)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 8 ounces package cream cheese (softened)
1 cup butter (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9x9 inch pans (or a 9x13 inch pan) In a large bowl combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • In a medium sized bowl whisk together vegetable oil, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and combine.
  • Fold in the carrots and chopped pecans. Divide the batter evenly into the baking dishes. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cakes cool.
  • HowToSection To Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Array

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