Recipe for Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

Here’s a delicious recipe for Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Filling that’s perfect for any occasion!

Carrot Cake

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and nuts if using.
5. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

1. Beat Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.

Assembly:

1. Layer the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese filling on top.
2. Add Second Layer: Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining cream cheese filling on top of the cake. You can also frost the sides if desired.
3. Decorate: Garnish with additional chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon if you like.
4. Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious carrot cake!

Tips:

• Make sure the cream cheese is well softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
• You can store leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Enjoy your baking!