My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe | Sally's Baking Addiction
"Here is my favorite carrot cake recipe. It's simple, sweet, moist, flavorful, and topped with cream cheese frosting!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (260g) chopped pecans (1 cup for cake, 1 cup for garnish)
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1 and 1/2 cups (300g) packed light or dark brown sugar
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1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil or canola oil
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4 large eggs
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3/4 cup (133g) smooth unsweetened applesauce
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 and 1/2 cups (312g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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2 cups (260g) grated carrots (about 4 large)
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16 ounces (450g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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4 and 1/2 cups (540g) confectioners' sugar
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1 Tablespoon (15ml) heavy cream or milk
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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pinch of salt, to taste
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