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Salted Caramel Carrot Cake

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A deliciously moist carrot cake topped with luxurious salted caramel and cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk together oil and eggs in another bowl, then mix in grated carrots.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  9. Frost one cake layer, drizzle with salted caramel, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
  10. Drizzle more salted caramel on top to garnish. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.

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