Carrot Cake Recipe
Three layers, cream cheese frosting
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Ingredients
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Cake Layers
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. 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 let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
