Ingredients:
For the carrot cake:
▢ 1⁄2 cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
▢ 1⁄2 cup of granulated sugar
t 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar, packed
▢ 2 large eggs, beaten
aza 1 cup freshly grated carrots, approximately 2 large carrots
ida 1⁄2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
de 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1 cup all-purpose flour
▢ 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
de 1 teaspoon of yeast powder
cu 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
▢ 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the cream cheese and caramel frosting:
ab 3 ounces of cream cheese, softened
cu 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
car 1-2 cups of powdered sugar
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
clar 1⁄2 cup of Dulce de Leche, and more to mix
ca A pinch of salt
Instructions:
For the carrot cake:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch mold with parchment paper and spray lightly with spray oil.
2️⃣ In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3️⃣ In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil, granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Add the scrambled eggs, grated carrots, crushed pineapple and vanilla extract until well combined.
4️⃣ Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until there are no lumps of white flour left.
5️⃣ Pour the dough into the prepared mold and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it is golden brown and by inserting a chopstick in the center, it comes out clean. Let cake cool completely
For the cream cheese and caramel frosting:
1️⃣ In a blender equipped with a pallete attachment, beat cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, dulce de leche and salt until smooth. Adjust the consistency and sweetness by adding more powdered sugar, if needed.
2️⃣ To frost the cooled cake, spread the cream cheese and caramel frosting in a uniform layer on top. Create a swirl by dropping evenly 9 dulce de leche points over the icing. With a knife, mix the dulce de leche with the icing to create a decorative pattern.
3️⃣ Cover the cake until it’s ready to serve. Slice it into squares and enjoy the delicious flavors of Carrot Cake and Caramel!