The Ultimate Classic Carrot Cake

Who would have guessed applesauce lemon and carrots can be a part of a satisfyingly dessert?

PREP:prep time30Min
COOK:Cooking time1H50Min
SERVINGS:serving time1

ingredients

For your carrot cake:

1. 2 cups sugar
2. Cinnamon
3. 2 tsp baking powder
4. 1 tsp baking soda
5. 1 tsp salt
6. 4 large eggs
7. 1 tsp vanilla extract
8. 2 cups carrots, shredded (about 5 little carrots)
9. 1 (15 oz ) can pineapple, chopped and drained

directions

1. In large bowlwhisk together sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, applesauce and vanilla.
3. Fold in pineapple, carrots and walnuts.
4. Evenly divide batter between prepared cake pans and bake in oven for approximately 45 minutes until a tester inserted into the cake's middle comes out clean. Put aside to cool.
5. If the cakes feel cool to the touch, put the butter and cream cheese at a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-low rate till creamy and smooth . With the mixer running on low, slowly add sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl.
6. Remove out of their tins and put among those layers, flat side down, on cake rack or a plate. Distribute with 3/4 cup frosting. Distribute with 3/4 cup frosting. Using icing spatula, spread frosting on sides and the top of the cake, if desired, making swirls. Press chopped peppers. Cake can be stored, covered in refrigerator. Drink room temperature.

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