The Best Carrot Cake Recipe
"A wonderfully moist, perfectly spiced carrot cake recipe. This cake is surprisingly simple to make and includes a step-by-step video for no-fail results every time. Top everything off with my simple cream cheese frosting for what truly might be the perfect carrot cake...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ((315g))
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1 cup granulated sugar ((200g))
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1 cup light or dark brown sugar* (tightly packed (200g))
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1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 cup canola or vegetable oil ((235ml))
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1/2 cup or 1 stick unsalted butter (melted (113g))
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4 large eggs (room temperature)
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1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
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3 cups grated carrots** ((340g))
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1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional (125g))
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened (113g))
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8 oz cream cheese (softened (brick-style, not spreadable) (226g))
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 cups powdered sugar ((500g))
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