Jul 13 2026
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Carrot Cake Recipe

Inspired by Black Canyon Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Three layers of carrot cake layered with butter cream frosting

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Ingredients

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Cake

Buttercream Frosting

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake layers.

  2. 2

    Prepare Cake Pans

    Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans to prevent the cake from sticking.

  3. 3

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

  4. 4

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Add Carrots and Walnuts

    Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts gently into the batter.

  7. 7

    Bake the Cake

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

  8. 8

    Cool the Cake Layers

    Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Buttercream Frosting Preparation

  1. 9

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth.

  2. 10

    Add Sugar and Cream

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated. Then, add the vanilla extract and heavy cream and mix until light and fluffy.

Assembly

  1. 11

    Layer the Cake

    Once the cake layers are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of buttercream frosting on top.

  2. 12

    Repeat Layers

    Place the second layer on top and repeat the frosting process. Finally, add the third layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.

  3. 13

    Decorate

    Optional: Decorate the top of the cake with additional chopped walnuts or carrot decorations.

  4. 14

    Serve

    Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your delicious carrot cake!

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