Carrot cakes have a reputation for being a quick and easy dessert, but it takes time to reach a level where they’re no longer giving you any trouble. If you feel like your carrot cake is missing something to be super delicious, you can perfect your recipe by avoiding these common mistakes.
Shredded Carrots
Big chunks of carrots won’t give your cake the fluffy texture that this dessert is best known for. To achieve the soft and mouth-watering texture that you’re aiming for, make sure to use one of the smaller settings on your grater.
Extra Ingredients
Carrots are the main ingredient in this delicious cake, but they’re not the only ones that can take its taste to the next level. Feel free to get creative with extra ingredients, but keep in mind some of them won’t bring the best out of your cake. Pineapple and coconuts are best avoided because your cake will be too moist and have a different flavor if you use them.
Rushing the Process
Carrot cakes require a lot of patience, especially once it’s time to finish things up with frosting. You’ll be tempted to rush this step, but it’s important to give your cake some time to cool down so your frosting wouldn’t melt once you add it on top.
