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Super Moist Carrot Cake Bliss: 40 Years of Flavor

Super Moist Carrot Cake (With Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss)
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This recipe for Super Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss is a treasured entry from Delish Diarist. Eleanor and Richard share their journey of recreating global flavors, bringing you a cake that’s incredibly moist with a perfectly tangy frosting. It’s a taste of their delicious memories, made for you to create your own.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups grated carrots (about 4-5 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk (or more, to reach desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually beat in the vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts (if using).
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
  12. Beat in the vanilla extract and milk until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Add more milk if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
  13. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer, then place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Notes

  • Ensure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for the frosting to combine smoothly.
  • For extra flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of raisins to the batter along with the carrots.
  • Chilling the cake for about 30 minutes after frosting can make slicing easier.

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