Homemade Carrot Cake

March 26, 2015

The BEST Homemade Carrot Cake topped with cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts.

CARROT CAKE:

4 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup crushed pineapple
1 cup golden brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 (8oz) package cream cheese, softened
4 cups powered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2-4 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, for topping

PRE-STEP: Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray 9 inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. STEP 1: Using an electric or stand mixer, mix the eggs, canola oil, crushed pineapple, brown sugar, and...
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Nutritions

Calories
870

Sodium
450mg
18% DV

Fat
34g
53% DV

Protein
10g
21% DV

Carbs
121g
41% DV

Fiber
6g
26% DV