This easy carrot cake iii recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Carrot Cake III
This easy carrot cake iii recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- Cake:
- eggs
- ¼ cups vegetable oil
- cups white sugar
- teaspoons vanilla extract
- cups all-purpose flour
- teaspoons baking soda
- teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- teaspoons ground cinnamon
- cups grated carrots
- cup chopped pecans
- Frosting:
- ½ cup butter softened
- ounces cream cheese softened
- cups confectioners’ sugar
- teaspoon vanilla extract
- cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Instructions Checklist
- Step 1
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
- Step 2
- 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 prepared pan.
- Step 3
- 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 pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- Step 4
- To Make 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 cooled cake.
Tips for the Best Carrot Cake III
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking carrot cake iii.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.