# Required Ingredients:
→ Carrot Cake
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
10 - 4 large eggs
11 - 1 cup vegetable oil
12 - 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
13 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
14 - 3 cups grated carrots
15 - 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
16 - 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
17 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
18 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
19 - 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
20 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
21 - Pinch of salt
→ Decoration
22 - 1 cup shredded coconut
23 - Pink food coloring
24 - Brown or black candies or chocolate chips
25 - Marshmallows
26 - Edible flowers, pastel candies, or sprinkles (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a large bowl.
03 - Beat eggs with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually incorporate vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
04 - Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then stir in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins if using.
05 - Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
07 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, continuing to beat until fluffy.
08 - Place one cake round as the face. Cut two symmetrical ovals from the second cake to form ears; use remaining portions for bowtie or feet.
09 - Arrange cake pieces on a large platter and apply a generous layer of cream cheese frosting over the entire surface.
10 - Sprinkle shredded coconut over the frosted cake to imitate bunny fur.
11 - Tint a small quantity of coconut pink and use it to highlight the ear centers and nose.
12 - Use candies or chocolate chips for eyes and marshmallows to form cheeks and tail.
13 - Garnish with edible flowers, pastel candies, or sprinkles as desired.
14 - Refrigerate the assembled creation for at least 30 minutes to facilitate slicing.
