Carrot Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 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 just until combined.
- 5
Add Carrots and Nuts
Fold in the grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins (if using) until evenly distributed.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.