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Ingredients
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Carrot Cake Ingredients
Method
Carrot Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- 5
Add Carrots and Nuts
Fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- 8
Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting
In a bowl, beat together 8 oz of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of butter, 4 cups of powdered sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.