Easy Carrot Cake

Ingrédients

• 1 cup oil (see notes for options)
• 3 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 cups carrots, finely shredded
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 8 oz crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 8oz pkg cream cheese
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar

Préparation

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Combine dry ingredients. Sift or whisk to together.

3. 3

   In another bowl, beat eggs, add sugar and...: In another bowl, beat eggs, add sugar and vanilla. Whisk in oil. Mix until fully combined.

4. 4

   Slowly add dry ingredients to wet. Use a...: Slowly add dry ingredients to wet. Use a spatula to gently mix in all the flour.

5. 5

   Drain pineapple in a mesh strainer. Use a...: Drain pineapple in a mesh strainer. Use a spoon to press out some liquid.

6. 6

   Add carrots, raisins, pineapple, and nuts to the...: Add carrots, raisins, pineapple, and nuts to the batter. Fold in with a spatula.

7. 7

   Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper, or...: Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper, or butter and flour the pan.

8. 8

   Pour batter in and bake for 40-45 minutes.

9. 9

   Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.

10. 10

    In a medium bowl, cream together all ingredients....: In a medium bowl, cream together all ingredients. Use right away on cake or chill in refrigerator 30 minutes.