The Best Carrot Cake Recipe

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Discover the ultimate carrot cake recipe that promises moistness, flavor, and rave reviews from all who taste it.

The Ultimate Carrot Cake Recipe

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Gather the essential ingredients including grated carrots, sugars, eggs, oil, vanilla, pineapple, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and walnuts.

Essential Ingredients

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Prep and cook time, along with additional resting time, totals to approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, yielding two 10-inch round cake layers, each serving 16.

Preparation and Cooking Time

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Combine grated carrots, brown sugar, and raisins, allowing them to sit for an hour while preparing the oven and cake pans.

Soaking the Carrots

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Beat eggs with sugars, oil, and vanilla, then stir in crushed pineapple. Mix dry ingredients separately before incorporating into the egg mixture along with carrots and walnuts.

Mixing the Batter

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Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, typically taking 45 to 50 minutes.

Baking Instructions

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Allow the cake layers to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing and letting them cool completely before frosting.

Cooling the Cake Layers

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Frost your carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, adding a creamy tanginess that complements the cake's sweetness.

Cream Cheese Frosting

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Serve slices of this delectable carrot cake as a delightful dessert or pair with tea or coffee for a satisfying treat.

Serving Suggestions

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Indulge guilt-free with nutrition facts per serving: 457 calories, 20g fat, 66g carbs, and 6g protein.

Nutritional Information

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Join the chorus of satisfied bakers who have made this carrot cake a household favorite, with its moist texture and irresistible flavor.

Rave Reviews

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Share the joy of this best-ever carrot cake with friends and family, whether for a special occasion or simply to treat yourself. Happy baking!

Sharing the Joy

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