Homemade Carrot Cake

An Italian in my Kitchen
Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (21)

  • FOR THE CAKE:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)*
  • 3 cups shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • *remove from fridge 30-45 minutes before using.:
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 5 ounces cream cheese
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup half and half cream
  • EXTRAS:
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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