Apple And Carrot Cake Recipe

Apple and carrot cake is a delightful and moist dessert. Here's a homemade recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 2-3 medium carrots)
• 1 1/2 cups grated apples (about 2-3 medium apples)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz (1 package) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set this mixture aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars

In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla

• Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
• Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5: Add Grated Carrots and Apples

Gently fold in the grated carrots and grated apples. If you like, you can also add chopped nuts at this stage.

Step 6: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7: Bake

• Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.

Step 8: Make Cream Cheese Frosting

• While the cake is baking and cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting is creamy and well combined.

Step 9: Frost the Cake

• Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

Step 10: Serve and Enjoy

• Slice and serve your homemade apple and carrot cake. It's moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.

This apple and carrot cake is a wonderful blend of sweet and spiced flavors, and the cream cheese frosting adds the perfect finishing touch. Enjoy it as a dessert or a sweet treat with a cup of tea or coffee.