For the Cake
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 4 large Eggs
- ½ cup Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Carrots (grated, fresh is best)
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Ground cloves
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp Ground nutmeg
- ½ cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
- ½ cup Pecans or walnuts (chopped, optional)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ tsp Salt
For the Frosting
- ½ cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
Required Kitchen Tools
When baking Nemo's Carrot Cake, having the right tools ensures a smooth and stress-free process:
- Mixing Bowls – For dry and wet ingredients separately.
- Electric Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer – To cream the frosting and combine the batter efficiently.
- Box Grater or Food Processor – For freshly grated carrots.
- Measuring Cups & Spoons – For accurate measurements.
- Two 9-inch Round Cake Pans – To bake the perfect layered cake.
- Wire Cooling Rack – Essential for cooling cakes before frosting.
- Offset Spatula – For spreading frosting evenly.
With these ingredients and tools ready, you're set to start baking a truly irresistible Nemo's Carrot Cake.
