Super Moist Classic Carrot Cake
The carrot cake from your childhood. Soft, super moist spiced cake full of sweet carrots, crunchy walnuts, and crushed pineapple. All iced in a thick, decadent cream cheese frosting!
Equipment
- 2 (9-Inch) Cake Pans
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Electric Hand Mixer
- Wire Rack
- Offset Spatula
- Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
Carrot Cake:
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger
- 4 Whole Eggs
- 3/4 cups Melted Butter 1 1/2 sticks
- 4 oz. Crushed Pineapple with Juice
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cups Brown Sugar
- 3 cups Finely Shredded Carrots
- 1 cup Chopped Walnuts plus 1 Cup for garnish
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Cream of Tartar
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese
- 4 TBSP Butter
