Homemade Carrot Cake Recipe
Homemade from scratch, everyday! Topped with real cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
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Carrot Cake Ingredients
Method
Directions for Carrot Cake
- 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 bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Carrots and Nuts
Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts (if using).
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
