Four Layer Carrot Cake Recipe
A traditional fall favorite. Sweet and moist spiced cake full of carrots, raisins and walnuts. Filled and frosted with a decadent cream cheese icing and finished with a generous sprinkle of candied walnuts.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour four 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Carrots, Raisins, and Walnuts
Fold in the grated carrots, raisins, and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
