Carrot Cake Recipe
A classic, layered with cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting 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
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
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- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool the Cakes
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.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Serve
Slice the cake and serve it to enjoy your delicious homemade carrot cake!