We cannot have an article about incorporating vegetables into desserts without the classic carrot cake! This is honestly one of my husband's favorite desserts and through 18 years of marriage he has finally won me over to the idea of vegetables as dessert. It's crazy what we do for love. Here is what you will need for the perfect carrot cake.
The Perfect Carrot Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups oil
1 cup granulated white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup nuts (pecans or walnuts) optional
1 cup raisins (optional
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare two 9” pans or one 12” cake pan or one 9”x 13” sheet pan by lining with parchment or wax paper. 2Mix together in a bowl together flour,baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. 3In a bigger bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla for about minute or so. 4Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix for about 2 minutes more. 5Add the grated carrots. Then add nuts and raisins if desired. 6Pour batter in prepared cake pans and bake for approx. 45 to 50 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a skewer, it should be dry when taken out. Cool then fill and frost with cream cheese frosting. Garnish with more nuts. 7To make the cream cheese frosting: a bowl beat together cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add in icing sugar and beat for a minute. Add vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat for another minute.
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I can tell u beets carrots zucchini all go good in desserts