Check out my new online course Stay-At-Home Baker where you'll learn everything you need to know to thrive on your baking journey! https://www.stayathomebakers.com/3for1 This is a perfect how-to-make-carrot-cake tutorial. Here we'll make cakes, cupcakes, and play around with some fun decorating techniques. Try it out yourself!
Cake:
1 cup sugar (200 g)
1 cup packed brown sugar (214 g)
3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil (6 fluid oz)
1/4 cup molasses (2 fluid oz)
6 eggs
1 Tablespoon vanilla (15 g)
1/2 cup sour cream (4 oz)
3 cups AP flour (360 g)
2 teaspoons baking soda (10 g)
1 teaspoon baking powder (5 g)
1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
1 Tablespoon cinnamon (10 g)
1/4 heaping teaspoon cloves (1-2 g)
1/4 heaping teaspoon nutmeg (1-2 g)
1 lb. shredded carrots or 2 1/2 cups (450 g)
Optional:
1 cup crushed pineapple (8 oz)
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2-1 cup raisins
1/2-1 cup walnuts or pecans
325° F (163° C)
14-18 minutes for cupcakes or jelly roll Pan
30-40 minutes for cake rounds or 8x8 or 9x13 pan
Cream Cheese Frosting:
12 oz cream cheese or 1 1/2 cups (339 g)
1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter
8 cups powdered sugar or 2 lbs. (907 g)
3-5 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream (double cream 1 1/2-3 fluid oz)
Pinch of salt