Carrot Cake Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts if using.

5. 5

   Bake the Cake

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool the Cakes

   Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting

   While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together 8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.

8. 8

   Frost the Cake

   Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer and frost the top and sides.

9. 9

   Serve

   Slice and serve your delicious carrot cake!