Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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This Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is homemade, easy to make, and a favorite during the holidays.

Not only is this cake simple to make but it's packed full of flavor and it's super moist!

INGREDIENTS

– Eggs – Vegetable oil – Applesauce – Vanilla extract – Brown sugar Get Recipe

Preheat oven to 350° and grease sides and bottom of 2 8 inch cake pans. I use parchment paper on the bottom.

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Mix together eggs, oil, applesauce, sugars, vanilla, and drained crushed pineapple.

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In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

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Gently stir in the 3 cups of peeled and grated carrots. Making sure not to overbeat.

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Pour into greased pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes. Check center with a toothpick for doneness.

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