4/24/2013

Carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting

In this video I'm sharing with you my favorite recipe for a delicious carrot cake. It's perfect to serve with cream cheese frosting. This cake is moist and not extremely sweet.



Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPaWc0wEnpM


Recipe

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups (340g) of finely grated carrots (raw)
2 cups (280g) of flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups (330g) of sugar
1 cup (250ml) of vegetable oil
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

Directions:
1. In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
2. In bowl of electric mixer (or with a hand mixer), beat the eggs until frothy (about 1 minute).
3. Gradually add the sugar and beat until the batter is thick and light colored (about 3 - 4 minutes).
4. Add the oil in a steady stream and then beat in the vanilla extract
5. Add the flour mixture and beat just until incorporated.
6. With a large rubber spatula fold in the grated carrots.
7. Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared 9'' pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes on a preheated oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
8. Let cool completely before decorate.


Serves 10 - 12.