How To Make Healthiest Carrot Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan to ensure that the cake won't stick to the pan.
- Beat together the eggs, oil, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped pecans. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the butter, Neufchâtel cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until it is smooth and creamy. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the cake. Enjoy your delectable carrot cake!This carrot cake recipe is a crowd-pleaser and is sure to impress. The combination of the moist cake and the creamy frosting makes for the perfect dessert. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think in the comments below!
