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Carrot Cake Coffee Cake: Easy Recipe You'll Love!

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A delightful fusion of moist carrot cake and classic coffee cake, featuring warm spices, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and a luscious cream cheese topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add eggs one at a time, beating well, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in the grated carrots and drained crushed pineapple.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently. Fold in nuts and raisins if using.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Prepare the topping: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then stir in vanilla and milk.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Spread the cream cheese topping generously over the cooled cake before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to prevent the cake from becoming too soggy.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the texture light and fluffy.
  • Wait until the cake is completely cool before frosting, otherwise the cream cheese topping will melt.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting.

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