Gourmet Carrot Cake Recipe
Three moist layers of delicious cake are loaded with shredded carrots, pecan pieces and crushed pineapple, then filled with cream cheese butter icing and garnished with pecans
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Ingredients
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix until just combined.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
Prepare Cream Cheese Butter Icing
In a mixing bowl, beat together 8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of icing on top, then repeat with the second layer. Top with the third layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Garnish
Garnish the top of the cake with additional chopped pecans.
