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Ingredients
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Cake Layers
Cream Cheese Frosting
Garnish
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 6-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the large eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- 4
Add Carrots
Fold in the grated carrots into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Bake the Layers
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until creamy and smooth.
- 8
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
Assembling the Cake
- 9
Layer the Cake
Once the cake layers are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top.
- 10
Repeat Layers
Add the second layer on top of the frosting, and repeat the process until all layers are stacked with frosting in between.
- 11
Frost the Outside
Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake.
- 12
Garnish
Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of the cake and add carrot shavings for decoration as desired.
