Name: Delicious Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe – Moist & Irresistible!
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp ground nutmeg; ½ tsp salt; 4 large eggs; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; ½ cup packed brown sugar; 1 ½ cups vegetable oil; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 3 cups finely grated carrots (about 4 large carrots); 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional); ½ cup raisins (optional); 8 oz cream cheese, softened; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk (to reach desired consistency)

Ingredients

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For the Carrot Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
4 large eggs
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups finely grated carrots (about 4 large carrots)
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
½ cup raisins (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk (to reach desired consistency)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper circles.
Make the Carrot Cake:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until well combined. Add the oil and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins (if using).
Bake the Cake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Stir in vanilla extract and enough heavy cream (or milk) to reach your desired frosting consistency.
Frost the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of the first cake layer.
- Place the second layer of cake on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Optionally, garnish with extra chopped walnuts or pecans on top for a nice touch.

Serve:
- Slice and enjoy! This cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.