Silver Palate Cookbook Carrot Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups Sifted
• Granulated sugar 1 3/4 cups
• Light brown sugar 1/2 cup Packed
• Baking soda 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder 1 teaspoon
• Salt 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons Freshly ground if possible
• Ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon Optional but recommended
• Eggs 3 large Room temperature
• Vegetable oil 1 cup Neutral flavor preferred
• Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla enhances flavor
• Grated carrots 3 cups Finely grated, firm carrots
• Chopped walnuts 1 cup Toasted for extra aroma
• Raisins 1/2 cup Soaked in warm water for 10 mins (optional)
• Cream cheese 8 oz Softened at room temperature
• Unsalted butter 1/2 cup (1 stick) Softened
• Powdered sugar 3 cups Sifted for smooth frosting
• Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon Adds depth to the frosting
• Lemon juice (optional) 1 teaspoon Brightens the cream cheese flavor