How To Make Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups grated carrots
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).Prepare the Pan: Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, mix together the grated carrots, flour, white sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Stir in the eggs, oil, 1 1/4 teaspoons of vanilla extract, pineapple, and 3/4 cup of chopped pecans.
- Bake the Cake: Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool before spreading the frosting.
