Alexs Carrot Cake Recipe
Make Alexs Carrot Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Add-ins
Cream Cheese Frosting
Method
Preparing the Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure that it's ready for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 5
Add Carrots
Fold in the grated carrots along with any optional add-ins like chopped walnuts and raisins if using.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Frosting
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until creamy and smooth.
- 9
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended and fluffy.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
