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Carrot Cake

Whether it's a birthday, a cozy night in, or just a random craving, carrot cake always hits the spot. It's the dessert that brings people together, that transports you back to simpler times. So, take a moment to savor each and every bite, and let the delightful flavors of carrot cake tickle your taste buds and brighten your day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 Cup Flour
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 2/3 Cup Butter
  • 3/4 Cup Sugar
  • 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 Cup Carrots Shredded

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Set aside. In another large bowl combine butter and both sugars.
  3. Add apple sauce, sour cream and vanilla. Mix together until completely combined.
  4. Add in eggs and mix until just combined.
  5. Next add in flour and mix until everything comes together, fold in carrots.
  6. Divide into 2 prepared pans or 3 prepared pans 2-8inch 3-6inch. Level batter out.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

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