Carrot Cake

A slice of heaven - Decadent carrot cake recipe for any occasion

Introducing my all-time favorite recipe: a savory and irresistible carrot cake. The complex blend of flavors, spices, and vegetables in this dish make it hard to resist. The best part is that, the vegetables in the cake makes you feel less guilty about indulging in this delicious treat since vegetables are healthy! Once you start eating, it's hard to stop.

Ingredients (Carrot Cake)

  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cups canola or other vegetable oil
  • 1½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4½ cups grated peeled carrots (5 to 6 medium carrots)

Ingredients (Creamy Frosting)

  • 225 grams cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 4 cups icing sugar
  • ½ cup butter

Method

  1. Mix the wet ingredients first then add in the dry ingredients.
  2. Put in baking trays and bake until it is well done.
  3. Use a toothpick or skewers to press in the middle of the cake.
  4. If it comes out dry, then it is well done. If it comes out wet, then leave it in the oven to bake for a few more minutes
  5. When ready leave to cool then make the frosting by using a hand mixer to beat the butter until it is fluffy.
  6. Add the cream cheese and beat for a minute then add the icing sugar.
  7. When well incorporated, you can add the icing to the cake and decorate it to your liking. Enjoy it with your friends.