Classic Carrot Cake | Swiss Diamond Recipes

Classic Carrot Cake | Swiss Diamond Recipes

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This carrot cake is easy to make and perfectly balances the rich carrot flavor with creamy icing, making it a great choice for your next Easter gathering.

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Cooking tools:

  • Hand mixer
  • Cake pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Grater
  • Peeler
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spatula
  • Spoon
  • Parchment paper
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt 1
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 Cup canola or other vegetable oil
  • 1 Cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 Cups carrots, peeled and grated
  • 1 Cup pecans, chopped
  • ½ Cup raisins
  • 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature 1
  • ¼ Cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 Cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ Cup pecans for cake topping, coarsely chopped

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