Description
A delightful blend of rich flavors and textures, this moist carrot cake is topped with creamy frosting and indulgent salted caramel drizzle, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well until evenly distributed.
- Whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, grated carrots, and drained crushed pineapple in another bowl until well blended.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until everything is just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the cake 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, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top, then place the second layer on top.
- Spread more frosting over the top and down the sides of the cake. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce just before serving.
Notes
For best results, grate your own carrots and make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother frosting. Store extra cake in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg