My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe - Sally's Baking Addiction
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DirectionsStep1Preheat oven to 300°F (149°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread the chopped pecans on the sheet and toast for 7-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow …Step2Turn the oven up to 350°F (177°C). Grease two or three 9-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper rounds, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pan…Step3Whisk the brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla together in a large bowl until combined and no brown sugar lumps remain. In another large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking sod…Step4Pour/spoon the batter evenly into the cake pans. If using three cake pans, bake for 20-24 minutes. If using two cake pans, bake for 30-35 minutes. Test the center with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, the cakes …Step5In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the confecti…Step6First, using a large serrated knife or cake leveler, layer off the tops of the cakes to create a flat surface. Place 1 cake layer on your cake turntable, cake stand, or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with frosting. T…Step7Cover leftover frosted cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 daysIngredientsIngredients2 cupsPecans (chopped, 1 cup for cake, 1 cup for garnish. Nuts are optional)add cupsDark Brown Sugar (or packed light)½ cupGranulated Sugar1 cupCanola Oil (or vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil)4 Large Eggs¾ cupSmooth Unsweetened Applesauce1 teaspoonPure Vanilla Extractadd cupsAll-Purpose Flour (spooned & leveled)2 teaspoonsBaking Powder1 teaspoonBaking Soda½ teaspoonSaltadd teaspoonsGround Cinnamon1 teaspoonGround Ginger¼ teaspoonGround Nutmeg¼ teaspoonGround Cloves2 cupsCarrots (grated, about 4 large)16 ouncesCream Cheese (full-fat brick, softened to room temperature)½ cupUnsalted Butter (softened to room temperature)4 cupsConfectioners' Sugaradd teaspoonsPure Vanilla Extractadd pinchSaltSee moreNutritionalNutritional809 Calories42 gTotal Fat126 mgCholesterol103 gCarbohydrate474 mgSodium7 gProteinFrom sallysbakingaddiction.comRecipeDirectionsIngredientsNutritionalExplore furtherOld-Fashioned Carrot Cake Recipe: How to Make It - Taste …tasteofhome.com
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