Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Icing Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Icing Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Icing
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
- 10
Ice the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of icing on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining icing.
- 11
Serve
Slice the cake and serve at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious carrot cake with cream cheese icing!
