Certainly! Carrot cake is a classic and delicious dessert. Here’s a simple recipe for a homemade carrot cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 4-5 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Cake: