Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are nut-free.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Applesauce reduces fat while adding moisture.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour two round cake pans.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts.

Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.

Spread cream cheese frosting between the cooled cake layers and on top and sides of the cake.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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