Easy Carrot Cake

📝 Ingredients

• 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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2Combine dry ingredients. Sift or whisk to together.
3. 3In another bowl, beat eggs, add sugar and...: In another bowl, beat eggs, add sugar and vanilla. Whisk in oil. Mix until fully combined.
4. 4Slowly add dry ingredients to wet. Use a...: Slowly add dry ingredients to wet. Use a spatula to gently mix in all the flour.
5. 5Drain pineapple in a mesh strainer. Use a...: Drain pineapple in a mesh strainer. Use a spoon to press out some liquid.
6. 6Add carrots, raisins, pineapple, and nuts to the...: Add carrots, raisins, pineapple, and nuts to the batter. Fold in with a spatula.
7. 7Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper, or...: Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper, or butter and flour the pan.
8. 8Pour batter in and bake for 40-45 minutes.
9. 9Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
10. 10In 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.