Most people love carrot cake – it is easy-to-make, delicious to eat, and delightful to just about everyone who comes in contact with it. And, its popularity has withstood many significant periods of modern history, including World War II. Perfect for any time of the year, this recipe for a traditional carrot cake is bound to make anyone in your family (or friend group) smile! Check it out here:
Ingredients:
Cake
• 4 large eggs
• 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped pecans
Frosting
• ½ cup butter softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar, and vanilla extract. Once well combined, mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in grated carrots, and fold in pecans. Once the mixture is complete, pour it into the prepared pan.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack and allow to cool completely for upwards of 1 hour.
4. To make the frosting, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Beat the mixture until it’s smooth and creamy. Stir in the chopped pecans, and frost the cooled cake! Serve and enjoy.
On the hunt for a new favorite recipe to add to your list of staples? The team at Westmount at London Park Apartments in Houston, Texas encourages you to try your hand at this delicious option.