Recipe for Classic Carrot Cake.

 Here is delicious recipe for Classic Carrot Cake. 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 cups shredded carrots

• 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

• Cream cheese frosting (recipe follows)

Directions:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3. In a large bowl, beat together the oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.

Step 4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.

Step 5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.

Step 6. Fold in the shredded carrots and chopped pecans (if using).

Step 7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them and letting them cool completely on wire racks.

Once the cakes are cool, frost them with cream cheese frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 4 cups powdered sugar

Direction:

Step 1. In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.

Step 2. Add the vanilla and beat again.

Step 3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.