Carrot Cake
A moist and flavorful carrot cake made with applesauce, grated carrots, pecans, and raisins, topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 cup light olive oil
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins
For the Frosting:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch pans.
- In one bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat brown sugar and eggs.
- Mix in applesauce, oil, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/carrot-cake/
Notes
- You can replace applesauce with crushed pineapple for a tropical twist.
- Add a pinch of ginger for extra warmth and spice.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.