30 of most popular cakes - страница 2

While the cakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cocoa powder until smooth.

Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until the frosting is smooth and creamy.

Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one cake layer on a plate or cake stand. Spread a layer of frosting over the top of the cake.

Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting, then spread a layer of frosting over the top of the second cake layer.

Decorate the cake as desired, then slice and serve.

Enjoy your delicious chocolate cake!

02      Carrot cake

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2 cups all-purpose flour

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2 teaspoons baking powder

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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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4 large eggs

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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

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1 cup vegetable oil

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2 cups grated carrots (3-4 medium carrots)

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1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Ingredients:

For the cream cheese frosting:

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8 ounces cream cheese, softened

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

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1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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3 cups powdered sugar

02      Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Gradually beat in the sugar, then beat in the oil.

Stir in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Stir in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins (if using).

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

While the cakes cool, make the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until light and fluffy.

Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and creamy.

To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with a generous layer of frosting.

Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

If desired, decorate the cake with additional chopped walnuts or shredded carrots.