Jul 14 2026

Carrot Cake Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves12

Lightly spiced carrot cake layered with cream cheese frosting

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. 3

    Blend Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and nuts if using.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cakes

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cakes

    Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

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