Carrot Cake Recipe
three layer cake, cream cheese frosting
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts if using.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a mixing bowl, beat together 8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, and 2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting between each layer and on the top and sides of the cake.
