Carrot Cake Recipe
Layers of moist carrot cake studded with raisins, walnuts, and pineapple. Finished with smooth cream cheese icing and a drizzle of white chocolate ganache....
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Ingredients
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Cake
Cream Cheese Icing
White Chocolate Ganache
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat and Prepare
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Carrots and Other Add-ins
Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, raisins, and walnuts until evenly distributed.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Icing and Ganache Preparation
- 8
Make Cream Cheese Icing
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- 9
Make White Chocolate Ganache
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the white chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
Assembly
- 10
Assemble the Cake
Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of cream cheese icing on top. Repeat with the second layer and top with the third layer.
- 11
Decorate
Use the remaining cream cheese icing to frost the top and sides of the cake. Drizzle the white chocolate ganache over the top for decoration.
- 12
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your delicious carrot cake!
