Carrot Cake Recipe
moist carrot cake, layered & topped with cream cheese icing, garnished with chopped walnuts, and shredded carrots
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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 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.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- 5
Fold in Carrots and Walnuts
Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 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, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.