Saltgrass Carrot Cake Recipe
Carrot cake is my favorite dessert. It is soft, sweet, and full of flavor. The Saltgrass Carrot Cake Recipe is special.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
- 1 cup raisins optional
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pans
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease two baking pans. Put parchment paper inside.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, beat eggs, sugars, vanilla, and oil. Mix until smooth.
Step 4: Combine Everything
- Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently.
Step 5: Add Carrots and Nuts
- Add grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins. Mix lightly.
Step 6: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check with a toothpick. It should come out clean.
Step 7: Cool the Cake
- After baking, cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before moving them to a rack.
Step 8: Make the Frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix well.
Step 9: Frost the Cake
- Spread frosting on one cake layer. Place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides.
Step 10: Serve and Enjoy
- Slice and serve. Enjoy your homemade Saltgrass Carrot Cake Recipe.
Notes
- Use fresh carrots for better taste.
- Do not mix the batter too much.
- Let the cake cool before frosting.
- Add pineapple for extra moisture.
- Toast walnuts for a better flavor.