Carrot Cake Recipe
Cream cheese frosting with a caramel drizzle
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Ingredients
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Carrot Cake
Method
Carrot Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
