Heavenly Carrot Cake Delight
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 eggs
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 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: Preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Frost the Cake: Frost the cooled cake with the creamy mixture.
Indulge in the divine flavors of this Heavenly Carrot Cake. With a perfect blend of moist cake, crunchy pecans, and creamy frosting, this recipe is a delightful treat for any occasion. Follow these simple steps to create a heavenly dessert that will leave your taste buds singing with joy.