Mama's Famous Spiced 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). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, 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) until evenly distributed.
- 6
Pour and Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool and Frost
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting.