Carrot cake is one of the basic desserts everyone should have in their cookbook, but it takes time and effort to master your own recipe. If you’re still struggling to get your own carrot cake just right, avoiding these common mistakes will help you get there.
Grated Carrots
Don’t be lazy when grating the carrots for your cake, because you won’t do it any favors by using large chunks. Use the smallest setting on your box grater when preparing the carrots for your cake, so they have a fluffy and soft texture.
Extra Mix-Ins
If you think that carrot cake is too basic on its own, you’ll probably feel tempted to add extra ingredients. Thread lightly when it comes to mix-ins, because some of them—such as coconut and pineapple—may make the cake too moist and compromise its taste.
Adding Frosting
Carrot cake is incomplete without the cream cheese frosting, but you shouldn’t rush things when adding it to your cake. If the cake is still warm, your frosting will melt and turn into a runny mess, so you should wait for your cake to cool down before adding it.
