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Salted Caramel Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A moist and flavorful carrot cake drizzled with luscious salted caramel and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: add oil, eggs, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture and mix until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. Make the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar until creamy.
  8. Assemble the cake: spread frosting on top of one layer, stack the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides.
  9. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce over the top before serving.

Notes

Chilling the frosting for 15 minutes before use can help it firm up. Adjust baking time based on your oven’s calibration.

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