Carrot Cake

This recipe makes an 8-inch cake or 12 cupcakesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. First, preheat the oven to 350ºFGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Ingredients For Cake

• 1 cup flour
• 1 tspGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. baking powder
• 1/2 tspGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. baking soda 
• 1 tspGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. cinnamon
• 1/2 tspGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. nutmeg
• 1/4 tspGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tspGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. vanilla
• 1 cup grated carrots

Method

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and saltGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, sugars and vanilla until well combinedGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Add the mixtures together but do not over mix! Gently fold in the carrotsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The batter should be thick and unevenGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Pour into your desired baking trayGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Bake 20 minutes for cupcakes or 35 minutes for a cakeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Test the cake is finished by inserting a knife in the center of the cakeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. If it comes out clean, it’s ready!

Ingredients For Cream Cheese Frosting

• 250 grGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. butter
• 2 cups icing sugar 
• 2 tbspGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. vanilla extract
• 100grGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. cream cheese

Method

Beat the butter on medium speed scraping the bowl frequently until light and fluffyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. This could take up to 10 minutesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Add the sugar at once and beat for a further 15 minutesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Increase the speed, again, scraping the bowl frequentlyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. When the mixture turns white, add the vanilla and cream cheese until well combinedGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Tips

• Clean and peel your carrots well before using to avoid your cake from turning green!
• Do not over mix! You will end up with a dense cakeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.
• Add raisins, nuts or more cinnamon according to your tasteGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.
• Cut your cake in half horizontally to fill with the cream cheese frostingGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Enjoy, and be sure to tag so we can see your final product! See you next Tuesday, for what’s sure to be another delicious treat!