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)