Carrot Cake

Name: Carrot Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups grated carrots; 1 cup chopped walnuts, (optional); 8 ounces cream cheese, (softened); 4 tablespoons butter, (softened); 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk

A classic carrot cake with a creamy cream cheese frosting.

cuisine: American serves: 12 (Dessert)

PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 40 minutes TOTAL: 60 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts ((optional))
8 ounces cream cheese ((softened))
4 tablespoons butter ((softened))
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
In a large bowl, mix together the oil, white sugar and brown sugar until well blended. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Finally stir in the grated carrots and chopped nuts.
Spread evenly into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
To make the frosting, combine the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and milk. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Frost the cooled cake.

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving)

Calories: 366kcal Carbohydrates: 49.7g Protein: 3.8g Fat: 17.5g Cholesterol: 51mg Sodium: 279mg Fiber: 1.6g Sugar: 31.9g

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