Carrot Cake Recipe
Our delicious carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Fold in Carrots and Nuts
Gently fold in the grated carrots and optional chopped nuts into the batter.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until creamy and smooth.
- 9
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fluffy.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Decorate (Optional)
You can sprinkle additional chopped nuts on top for decoration if desired.
