Carrot Cake Recipe
Lightly spiced carrot cake layered with cream cheese frosting
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Directions
- 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, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, 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 walnuts, if using.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 30-35 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 before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
While the cakes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together 8 oz of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 4 cups of powdered sugar, and 2 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 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 of the cake.
- 9
Serve
Slice and serve your delicious carrot cake!