Truluck's Carrot Cake Recipe
Truluck’s, a name synonymous with culinary excellence, presents its coveted Truluck’s Carrot Cake recipe, a culinary masterpiece that transcends ordinary desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer, then place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake.
- Optional: Garnish with additional chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
- Slice and enjoy your homemade carrot cake!