Ingredients :
2 cups flour (250 grams)3/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon nutmeg2 teaspoons cinnamon2 cups sugar (400 grams)1 1/4 cups vegetable oil (250 grams)4 large eggs (room temperature)*3 cups shredded carrots (approximately 3 large or 5 medium)1/2 cup pecans (63 grams)*remove from fridge 30-45 minutes before using.FOR THE FROSTING1/2 cup butter (softened)5 ounces cream cheese (140 grams)5 cups powdered sugar (600 grams)1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/4 cup half and half cream (60 grams)EXTRAS1/2 cup chopped pecans (63 grams)
Préparations :
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees (180 degrees celcius), Grease and flour 2 8 or 9 inch cake pans (20 or 23 cm)In a small bowl combine all dry the ingredients excluding sugar, carrots and pecans.In a large bowl beat the oil and sugar together for 1 minute, then add the eggs and beat together another minute, add the dry ingredient mixture beating for another minute, add the shredded carrots and 1/2 a cup of the chopped nuts(if desired) combining together with a wooden spoon.Pour into prepared cake pans and bake in pre heated oven for approximately 30-35 minutes, test for doneness with a toothpick, if a few crumbs stick to it or it is dry then the cake is done. Let the cake cool before removing from the pans.FOR THE FROSTINGIn a medium bowl beat together butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed until creamy approximately 1 minute. Lower speed to medium and add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beat well after each addition. Add salt, half and half and vanilla and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes.Let the cake cool completely then ice with prepared icing. Top with chopped pecans if desired. Enjoy.
ENJOY